Collected and spent
In 2023, Wake County Schools spent about $2,125.8M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Spent
$2,125.8M
Fiscal year 2023 · Census of Governments estimate, all funds · spending
Where it goes
Three service lines.
Schools
$1,605.5M
Public works
$450.0M
General government
$70.3M
Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.
Source · NCES F-33 FY23 - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Who decides
Not on file yet.
When decisions happen
Not on file yet.
How to reach it
Not on file yet.
Also on this tax bill
A Wake County Schools address pays these governments too.
On every bill in Wake County Schools
Sources
What it is
North Carolina Department of Revenue — 2024-2025 County and Municipal Tax Rates. Read on July 11, 2026.
Details
North Carolina Department of Revenue — 2024-2025 County and Municipal Tax Rates (county-funded school model)Spent
NCES F-33 FY23 - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
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