NC · Gifted & Talented
Wake County Schools Gifted & Talented Testing 2026
Dates, tests, and score cutoffs for Wake County Schools's gifted and talented (G&T) program, gathered from public district sources.
Last checked: medium confidence — always confirm with your district before relying on any date below.
Which test does Wake County Schools use?
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Entry grades
K-12; universal screening in 3rd grade
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Application window
Nominations year-round from teachers, parents, or students; universal screening in 3rd grade
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Testing dates
K-2 on request; universal screening in 3rd grade
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Score cutoff
K-2: 95th percentile on CogAT or Iowa; 3rd grade: 85th percentile on CogAT OR 95th percentile on both Iowa and CogAT
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