Banks Road Elementary vs West Lake Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.6 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 Middle
Apex · Public middle · Grades 6–8
687 students
| Measure | Banks Road Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina | West Lake Middle Apex, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #304 of 1,457 | #75 of 469 |
| National rank | #23591 of 50,301 | #5555 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 651 | 687 |
| Enrollment | 651 | 687 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.8% | 42.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 45% |
| city | Raleigh | Apex |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Lake Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.7 vs 52.2).
- •West Lake Middle does better on math proficiency (45% vs 44%).
- •West Lake Middle does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 47%).
- •West Lake Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.9% vs 45.8%).
- •Banks Road Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.4).
- •West Lake Middle is the larger school with 687 students compared with 651.
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 Middle?
On the Success Index (US), West Lake Middle ranks higher (59.7 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 Middle?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Raleigh and Apex in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Banks Road Elementary: 651. West Lake Middle: 687. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Banks Road Elementary and West Lake Middle rank in North Carolina?
Banks Road Elementary is 304th of 1,457 and West Lake Middle is 75th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).