Alston Ridge Elementary vs Panther Creek High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alston Ridge Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
917 students
Panther Creek High
Cary · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,609 students
| Measure | Alston Ridge Elementary Cary, North Carolina | Panther Creek High Cary, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #66 of 1,457 | #12 of 528 |
| National rank | #6001 of 50,301 | #1243 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 917 | 2,609 |
| Enrollment | 917 | 2,609 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.8% | 14.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 80% |
| city | Cary | Cary |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Panther Creek High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.2 vs 78.2).
- •Panther Creek High does better on math proficiency (80% vs 65%).
- •Panther Creek High does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 66%).
- •Panther Creek High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.8% vs 17.8%).
- •Alston Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 20.4).
- •Panther Creek High is the larger school with 2,609 students compared with 917.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alston Ridge Elementary better than Panther Creek High?
On the Success Index (US), Panther Creek High ranks higher (80.2 vs 78.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alston Ridge Elementary and Panther Creek High?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Cary and Cary in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alston Ridge Elementary: 917. Panther Creek High: 2,609. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alston Ridge Elementary and Panther Creek High rank in North Carolina?
Alston Ridge Elementary is 66th of 1,457 and Panther Creek High is 12th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).