Athens Drive High vs Crossroads FLEX
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.9 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
Crossroads FLEX
Cary · Public high · Grades 9–12
139 students
| Measure | Athens Drive High Raleigh, North Carolina | Crossroads FLEX Cary, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #138 of 528 | #9 of 528 |
| National rank | #6267 of 16,910 | #1119 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,156 | 139 |
| Enrollment | 2,156 | 139 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44% | 5.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 27.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 69.5% |
| city | Raleigh | Cary |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crossroads FLEX scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.0 vs 58.1).
- •Crossroads FLEX does better on math proficiency (69.5% vs 53%).
- •Crossroads FLEX does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 59%).
- •Crossroads FLEX does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.8% vs 44%).
- •Athens Drive High does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 27.8).
- •Athens Drive High is the larger school with 2,156 students compared with 139.
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 Crossroads FLEX?
On the Success Index (US), Crossroads FLEX ranks higher (81.0 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 Crossroads FLEX?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Raleigh and Cary in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Athens Drive High: 2,156. Crossroads FLEX: 139. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Athens Drive High and Crossroads FLEX rank in North Carolina?
Athens Drive High is 138th of 528 and Crossroads FLEX is 9th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).