Banks Road Elementary vs West Lake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Banks Road Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
651 students
West Lake Elementary
Apex · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
581 students
| Measure | Banks Road Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina | West Lake Elementary Apex, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #304 of 1,457 | #191 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #23591 of 50,301 | #15761 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 651 | 581 |
| Enrollment | 651 | 581 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.8% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 54% |
| city | Raleigh | Apex |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Lake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.6 vs 52.2).
- •West Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 44%).
- •West Lake Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 47%).
- •West Lake Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32% vs 45.8%).
- •Banks Road Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.3).
- •Banks Road Elementary is the larger school with 651 students compared with 581.
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 Banks Road Elementary better than West Lake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), West Lake Elementary ranks higher (63.6 vs 52.2 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 Banks Road Elementary and West Lake Elementary?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Raleigh and Apex in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Banks Road Elementary: 651. West Lake Elementary: 581. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Banks Road Elementary and West Lake Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Banks Road Elementary is 304th of 1,457 and West Lake Elementary is 191st of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).