Athens Drive High vs Dillard Drive Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.1 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
Dillard Drive Middle
Raleigh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
977 students
| Measure | Athens Drive High Raleigh, North Carolina | Dillard Drive Middle Raleigh, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #138 of 528 | #136 of 469 |
| National rank | #6267 of 16,910 | #8783 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,156 | 977 |
| Enrollment | 2,156 | 977 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44% | 50.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 33% |
| city | Raleigh | Raleigh |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Athens Drive High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.1 vs 44.7).
- •Athens Drive High does better on math proficiency (53% vs 33%).
- •Athens Drive High does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 46%).
- •Athens Drive High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44% vs 50.5%).
- •Dillard Drive Middle does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 17.2).
- •Athens Drive High is the larger school with 2,156 students compared with 977.
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 Dillard Drive Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Athens Drive High ranks higher (58.1 vs 44.7 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 Dillard Drive Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Raleigh and Raleigh in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Athens Drive High: 2,156. Dillard Drive Middle: 977. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Athens Drive High and Dillard Drive Middle rank in North Carolina?
Athens Drive High is 138th of 528 and Dillard Drive Middle is 136th of 469 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).