Overview
Connections Academy is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Cary, North Carolina. The school enrolls 17 students. It is part of the Wake County Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
1.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
82% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictWake County Schools
County37183
CityCary
ZIP27606
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370472003445
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment17
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %82%
State Avg78%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)