Athens Drive High vs Combs Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Athens Drive High
Raleigh · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,156 students
Combs Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
695 students
| Measure | Athens Drive High Raleigh, North Carolina | Combs Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #138 of 528 | #144 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #6267 of 16,910 | #11299 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,156 | 695 |
| Enrollment | 2,156 | 695 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44% | 41.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 60% |
| city | Raleigh | Raleigh |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Combs Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.0 vs 58.1).
- •Combs Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 53%).
- •Combs Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 59%).
- •Combs Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.7% vs 44%).
- •Combs Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 17.2).
- •Athens Drive High is the larger school with 2,156 students compared with 695.
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 Athens Drive High better than Combs Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Combs Elementary ranks higher (70.0 vs 58.1 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 Athens Drive High and Combs Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Raleigh and Raleigh in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Athens Drive High: 2,156. Combs Elementary: 695. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Athens Drive High and Combs Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Athens Drive High is 138th of 528 and Combs Elementary is 144th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).