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Southern Wake Academy
Charter Middle, High School
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Grade 6-12
5108 Old Powell Rd,
Holly Springs, NC
School Details
Head of School
Carroll Reed
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
38%
Reading Proficiency
49%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
87%
Niche Grade
C+
B+
C+
D+
C
C
C
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
38%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
44
Full Time Teachers
44
Teachers in First or Second Year
25.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
570
Verbal
570
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
44.4%
State Average
54.6%
Science
64%
State Average
68%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
388:1
Student Diversity
Male
56.6%
Female
43.4%
White
74.8%
Hispanic
8.8%
Two or more races
7.8%
Black
6.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.6%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
North Carolina State University
73 Students
Appalachian State University
52 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
40 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
35 Students
East Carolina University
34 Students
Campbell University
30 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington
29 Students
Wake Technical Community College
27 Students
Elon University
23 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro
22 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
22 Students
Business
21 Students
Biology
9 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
9 Students
Computer Science
9 Students
Marketing
9 Students
Education
8 Students
Engineering
7 Students
Architecture
6 Students
Arts
6 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
9/7/2024
Do not send your child here, we regret it. Teachers are doing best they can, it's the poor administration.
1/24/2023
I've only been in attendance here for a couple of months now. So far, it's much better than the last schools I've been to. Everyone's really chill and nonjudgmental(for the most part) and the teachers are flexible, helpful, and supportive.
6/14/2022
I like Southern Wake Academy because they have really pleasant teachers and since it is not a big school, teachers are able to help every student one on one. Something I think Southern Wake Academy should change is their sports because there is not one major sport at the school and that is Football. But other than that, the school is great.
GreatSchools Reviews
2/10/2026
There has been a significant change of staff and administration since I started attending my sophomore year. SWA is a bittersweet experience.Little to absolutely no ACT, SAT, or college prep, but the school did assist me to be a part of the local community college dual-enrollment and have given some...
11/19/2025
This place is great. I've been here since 6th grade, and I'm still loving it. I do recommend this school to any upcoming high school/middle school students!
5/27/2025
Worst school I ever could have sent my done to. Unaddressed bullying that was not rectified and followed through for a year and a half. Teachers do not have to have teaching degrees. What else do you want to know?
7/30/2024
As a student at Southern Wake Academy, I feel the way the school handles things is very unprofessional and non-productive. The administration does not do anything to resolve any issues between the students unless the situation becomes physical. The teachers are rude and show lack of enthusiasm while...
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Map
List Price Range
$340K - $1.4M
Homes For Sale
153
Average Home Value
$592,190
Median Lot Size
10,018 Sq Ft
% Renters
17%
Average Household Income
$150,252
% of College Grads
60.1%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
3,061 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
$2,380 per month
- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 1,947 Sq Ft
- 211 Lemon Leaf Place
- Unit Mandevilla
- Holly Springs, NC
$1,428 - $2,668 per month
- The Retreat at Fuquay-Varina
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 756+ Sq Ft
- 2700 Whakatane Ln
- Fuquay Varina, NC
$1,215 - $1,779 per month
- Magnolia South
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 647+ Sq Ft
- 1000 Sweet Almond Dr
- Holly Springs, NC
Additional Schools in the Area
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
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Bass Lake Park
The Club at Sunset
Alston Ridge Park
Veterans Park
Womble Park Playground
Jones Park
Sugg Farm Park
Arbor Creek Playground
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Southern Wake Academy is a charter school for students in grades 6-12 located at 5108 Old Powell Rd in Holly Springs, in the Holly Springs neighborhood. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 642 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 38% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 49% are proficient in reading. Southern Wake Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.57, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $592,190. Discover additional schools in the area, like Fuquay-Varina High, Holly Grove Middle School, Buckhorn Creek Elementary, and more. Learn more about what Holly Springs has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Southern Wake Academy.