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Crossroads FLEX

5651 Dillard Dr, Cary, NC 27518 · (919) 694-8515 · Wake County
GRADES 09–12HIGH12-CITYVIRTUALREGULAR SCHOOL139 STUDENTS
Enrollment
139
High
DISTRICT 1,536 · STATE 761
Student : Teacher
23.4:1
6 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.5:1 · STATE 19.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
6%
8 students
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 82%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
27
Grade 10
26
Grade 11
43
Grade 12
43
Student demographics
White
9568%
DISTRICT 41% · STATE 42%
Hispanic
139%
DISTRICT 20% · STATE 22%
Black
96%
DISTRICT 21% · STATE 25%
Asian
139%
DISTRICT 13% · STATE 4%
Two+
96%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 6%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
6748%
Female
7252%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
139
+39 (+39%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
23.4:1
was 27.8:1
% White
68%
was 75%
% Hispanic
9%
was 7%
% Black
6%
was 7%
% Asian
9%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Crossroads FLEX

Crossroads FLEX operates as an one-room-style four-year high school in Cary, North Carolina, part of Wake County Schools. Current enrollment sits at 139 students spanning grades 9 through 12. By comparison, North Carolina's public schools average about 761 students each, so Crossroads FLEX sits 82% below that benchmark.

Crossroads FLEX is one of 198 schools operated by Wake County Schools, a district that serves 163,176 students overall.

In terms of who attends, Crossroads FLEX logs that the largest single group is White, at 68% of enrollment; the rest consists of 9% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 6% Black, 6% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 58% White, putting the school's mix meaningfully more White than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school lists 6 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 23.4:1. The state averages around 19.6:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. Around 6% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. That share is below Wake County's rate of about 42%.

Zooming out to the county, Wake County reports that the typical household earns roughly $105,768 per year, roughly 57% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Wake County's 237 public schools (combined enrollment of about 184,790 students), Crossroads FLEX is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: SCORE Academy, around 0.0 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Crossroads FLEX operates from a metropolitan location. Crossroads FLEX delivers learning online rather than in a traditional classroom setting.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count climbed 39%: 100 students in 2018 compared to 139 in 2025. The White share of enrollment decreased from 75% to 68% over that span. Class-load math has narrowed: from 27.8:1 in 2018 to 23.4:1 in 2025.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Wake County at a glance

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Population
1,178,653
Census ACS
Median income
$105,768
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
57%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
237
184,790 students

Quick facts

School name
Crossroads FLEX
District
Wake County Schools
Address
5651 Dillard Dr, Cary, NC 27518
Phone
(919) 694-8515
County
Wake County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
139
Teachers (FTE)
6
Student–teacher ratio
23.4:1
Free/Reduced lunch
8 (6%)
Locale
12-City: Mid-size
NCES ID
370472003402
Charter school
No
Virtual school
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

About Crossroads FLEX
How large is Crossroads FLEX?
Crossroads FLEX enrolls approximately 139 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Crossroads FLEX serve?
Crossroads FLEX serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at Crossroads FLEX?
Approximately 23.4:1 students per teacher at Crossroads FLEX.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Crossroads FLEX?
At Crossroads FLEX, the student body is approximately 68% White, 9% Hispanic, 6% Black, 9% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Is Crossroads FLEX public or private?
Crossroads FLEX is a public K-12 school, overseen by Wake County Schools.
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