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5 schools in Knightdale

North Carolina · Public K-12

Knightdale's public-school directory totals 5 schools, with student enrollment near 3,799 (4 elementary and 1 high).

7-year change in Knightdale

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,799
-170 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
13%
was 17%
% Hispanic
40%
was 35%
% Black
40%
was 41%
% Asian
3%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Forestville Road ElementaryElementaryPK-05570
Hodge Road ElementaryElementaryPK-05522
Knightdale ElementaryElementaryPK-05549
Knightdale HighHigh09-121,695
Lockhart ElementaryElementaryPK-05463

About Knightdale

Public education in Knightdale, North Carolina runs across 5 schools that educates roughly 3,799 students. By footprint, Knightdale sits in the compact bracket.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city comprises 4 elementary, and 1 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 760, above the state mean of about 571.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 4%: 3,969 students in SY 2017-18 versus 3,799 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment rose from 35% to 40%.

On this page, the community for Knightdale discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Knightdale?
Knightdale, North Carolina has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 3,799 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Knightdale?
Knightdale has 4 elementary, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Knightdale?
Knightdale High is the largest public school in Knightdale by enrollment, with approximately 1,695 students.
What school districts serve Knightdale?
Knightdale public schools are operated by Wake County Schools.
What grade levels do public schools in Knightdale cover?
Public schools in Knightdale serve students from pre-K through grade 12.