Alston Ridge Elementary vs Research Triangle High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.5 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
Research Triangle High School
Durham · Charter high · Grades 9–12
572 students
| Measure | Alston Ridge Elementary Cary, North Carolina | Research Triangle High School Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #66 of 1,457 | #4 of 528 |
| National rank | #6001 of 50,301 | #689 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 917 | 572 |
| Enrollment | 917 | 572 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.8% | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 82% |
| city | Cary | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Research Triangle High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.5 vs 78.2).
- •Research Triangle High School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 65%).
- •Research Triangle High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 66%).
- •Research Triangle High School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.1).
- •Alston Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 917 students compared with 572.
- •Alston Ridge Elementary is a public school while Research Triangle High School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Research Triangle High School?
On the Success Index (US), Research Triangle High School ranks higher (84.5 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 Research Triangle High School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Cary and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alston Ridge Elementary: 917. Research Triangle High School: 572. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alston Ridge Elementary and Research Triangle High School rank in North Carolina?
Alston Ridge Elementary is 66th of 1,457 and Research Triangle High School is 4th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).