West Cary Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Cary, North Carolina 27513 · Wake County Schools
#40 of 469 middle schools in North Carolina
#3622 of 15,369 nationally
About West Cary Middle
West Cary Middle is a public middle located in Cary, in the Wake County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 824 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 68.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 40th of 469 ranked middle schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (30th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 824.
There are 31 schools in Cary; West Cary Middle ranks 18th of 30 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)56%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)30%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for West Cary Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 824
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 30%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 56%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West Cary Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Northwoods Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
579 students · 892 m away
Cardinal Charter Academy
Cary · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
584 students · 1.2 km away
Kingswood Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
427 students · 1.8 km away
Weatherstone Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
730 students · 1.9 km away
Cary Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
477 students · 2.6 km away
Reedy Creek Middle
Cary · Public middle · Grades 6–8
805 students · 2.6 km away
Reedy Creek Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades K–5
605 students · 2.8 km away
East Cary Middle
Cary · Public middle · Grades 6–8
597 students · 3.6 km away
Briarcliff Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
486 students · 3.8 km away
Adams Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
655 students · 4.1 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Northwest Cabarrus Middle
Concord · Public middle · Grades 6–8
825 students
Southern Alamance Middle
Graham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
822 students
Southeast Guilford Middle
Greensboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
826 students
Apple Valley Middle
Hendersonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
820 students
North Garner Middle
Garner · Public middle · Grades 6–8
831 students
Southwest Middle
Gastonia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
832 students
Frequently asked questions
Is West Cary Middle a good school?
West Cary Middle has a Success Index (US) of 68.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #40 of 469 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does West Cary Middle rank in North Carolina?
West Cary Middle ranks #40 of 469 middle schools in North Carolina and #3622 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Cary Middle?
West Cary Middle had 824 students in 2025.
Is West Cary Middle a elementary school or a high school?
West Cary Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Cary Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West Cary Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.