Connections Academy
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8Alternative Education School
1280 Buck Jones Rd, Cary, NC 27606 · (919) 694-8910 · Part of Wake County Schools
Students
8
Students per teacher
1:1
Setting
City
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Connections Academy
- Math proficiency 17 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 23 pts below the state
- Small classes: 1:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 700% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency24.5%
State average 41.8%
Reading / language arts24.5%
State average 47.2%
Location
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1280 Buck Jones Rd, Cary
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 61
Grade 75
Grade 82
Enrollment over time
1’20
6’21
21’22
17’23
8’24
Up 700% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 38%Hispanic 38%Black 25%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.