School district or education agency · NCES 3700114

Southern Wake Academy

Holly Springs, NC

District overview See comparisons

Students553

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools1

operational schools · 2023–24

Students553

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$13,038

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictNCUnited States

Academic standing2019

54th percentile51st percentile49th percentile

This district is 3 percentile points higher than the state figure and 5 percentile points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

19.5%28.7%27.8%

This district is 9.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 8.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$12,546$13,391$19,509

This district is $845 per student lower than the state figure and $6,963 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$13,038$12,316$15,859

This district is $722 per student higher than the state figure and $2,821 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$1,323$1,359$1,964

This district is $36 per student lower than the state figure and $641 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$642$215$336

This district is $427 per student higher than the state figure and $306 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$1,921$1,306$1,793

This district is $615 per student higher than the state figure and $128 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$7,762$7,126$8,742

This district is $636 per student higher than the state figure and $980 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$3,211$2,889$3,769

This district is $322 per student higher than the state figure and $558 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$0$5,278$11,715

This district is $5,278 per student lower than the state figure and $11,715 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$0$656$869

This district is $656 per student lower than the state figure and $869 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

13:115:115:1

This district is 2.0 students per teacher lower than the state figure and 2.0 students per teacher lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

553:1340:1376:1

This district is 213 students per counselor higher than the state figure and 177 students per counselor higher than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

112.1128.4138.9

This district is 16.3 staff per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 26.8 staff per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

7.814.718.5

This district is 6.9 aides per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 10.7 aides per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

0.00.50.9

This district is 0.5 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 0.9 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24

100.0%99.3%99.0%

This district is 0.7 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

1.2%8.7%12.0%

This district is 7.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and 10.8 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

26.5%11.9%14.0%

This district is 14.6 percentage points higher than the state figure and 12.5 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

64.9%92.5%95.8%

This district is 27.6 percentage points lower than the state figure and 30.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

-13.9%+0.9%+0.5%

This district is 14.8 percentage points lower than the state figure and 14.4 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment

7.6%15.6%9.0%

This district is 8.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.4 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students enrolled in district distance education2021–22 · matched enrollment

3.6%6.9%5.1%

This district is 3.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Grades 6–8245 students

44.3%

Grades 9–12308 students

55.7%

See enrollment for every grade

Grade 664

Grade 788

Grade 893

Grade 987

Grade 1087

Grade 1166

Grade 1268

Students by race and ethnicity

White393 (71.1%)

Two or more races53 (9.6%)

Black or African American47 (8.5%)

Hispanic/Latino45 (8.1%)

Asian13 (2.4%)

American Indian or Alaska Native2 (0.4%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

62All district staff, full-time equivalent

44.2Teachers, full-time equivalent

1School counselors, full-time equivalent

4.3Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

3School administrators, full-time equivalent

2Student support staff, full-time equivalent

See detailed staffing

Elementary teachers17.8 FTE

Secondary teachers26.4 FTE

Secondary school counselors1 FTE

Instructional coordinators1 FTE

District administrators0.3 FTE

District administrative support4.2 FTE

Other support staff2 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

High-school outcomes · 2023–24

How many students completed school or dropped out?

64Total completers

64Regular diplomas

Regular diplomas among completers

District100.0%

NC99.3%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

NC2.0%

United States2.6%

Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.

Graduation · 2022–23

How many students graduated within four years?

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Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

1.2%Students learning English8 students · 1 of 1 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District1.2%

NC8.7%

U.S.12.0%

26.5%Students receiving IDEA special-education services170 students · 1 of 1 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District26.5%

NC11.9%

U.S.14.0%

0.5%English learners also receiving IDEA services3 students · 1 of 1 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.5%

NC1.3%

U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

64.9%Teachers reported as certified

Teacher certification comparison

District64.9%

NC92.5%

United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

District geography · 2024–25

What area does this district cover?

NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.

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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.

Comparable districts

Districts serving a similar student population

These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in NC receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.

The New Dimensions SchoolMorganton, NC556 studentsSimilar enrollment, English-learner enrollment, special-education enrollment · View profile →Pioneer Springs Community SchoolCharlotte, NC567 studentsSimilar enrollment, English-learner enrollment, special-education enrollment · View profile →Youngsville AcademyYoungsville, NC556 studentsSimilar enrollment, English-learner enrollment, special-education enrollment · View profile →Bonnie Cone Classical AcademyHuntersville, NC546 studentsSimilar enrollment, English-learner enrollment, special-education enrollment · View profile →Telra InstituteMatthews, NC551 studentsSimilar enrollment, English-learner enrollment, special-education enrollment · View profile →

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

1High schools

1Suburb setting

1Charter schools

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

15%Federal

62.2%State

22.8%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$13,038Total current spending per student

$8,430Instruction per student

$4,608Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$1.1MFederal revenue15% of total revenue

$4.5MState revenue62.2% of total revenue

$1.7MLocal revenue22.8% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$8,430Instructionper student

$4,608Student and instructional supportper student

$1,921Special educationper student

$993Building operations and maintenanceper student

$0Student transportationper student

$0Food servicesper student

$183Technologyper student

People costs

$4.5MSalaries$7,762 per student

$1.9MEmployee benefits$3,211 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$372KEquipmentFY 2023

$766KCapital outlay$1,323 per student

$66KConstructionincluded in capital outlay

$0Debt outstanding at year end$0 per student

$0New debt issuedFY 2023

$0Debt principal retiredFY 2023

$0Interest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$144KIDEA special education$249 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$12,016

FY 2023$13,038

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$810

FY 2023$1,323

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$0

FY 2023$0

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–2117.8%

138 of 775 students

2021–2224%

154 of 642 students

2022–2319.5%

113 of 579 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

0Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE1 reporting schools

0Security staff FTE1 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I1 reporting schools

Calculus1 reporting schools

Biology1 reporting schools

Chemistry1 reporting schools

Physics1 reporting schools

Computer science1 reporting schools

Advanced Placement1 reporting schools

Dual enrollment1 reporting schools

Gifted programs1 reporting schools

International Baccalaureate1 reporting schools

Athletics1 reporting schools

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

32Out-of-school suspensions1 reporting schoolsSee schools →37In-school suspensions1 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Law-enforcement referrals1 reporting schoolsSee schools →0School-related arrests1 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

100%Schools reporting Wi-Fi1 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber1 reporting schools

0Student devices reported1 reporting schools

0Weapon-possession reports1 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Threats involving a weapon1 reporting schoolsSee schools →1Threats without a weapon1 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Attacks involving a weapon1 reporting schoolsSee schools →15Attacks without a weapon1 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Firearm incidents1 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies without a weapon1 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies involving a weapon1 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Homicide incidents1 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Are students making academic progress?1 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2019Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?19.5% chronically absent2022–23 · 579 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?No comparable trendCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?No comparable group resultSuppressed or unavailableExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$13,038current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?553:1 counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →

Data status

7 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Four-year graduation rates use 2022–23 EDFacts. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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