Carpenter Elementary vs Mills Park Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carpenter Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
604 students
Mills Park Middle
Cary · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,632 students
| Measure | Carpenter Elementary Cary, North Carolina | Mills Park Middle Cary, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #111 of 1,457 | #4 of 469 |
| National rank | #8961 of 50,301 | #668 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 604 | 1,632 |
| Enrollment | 604 | 1,632 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.8% | 7.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 83% |
| city | Cary | Cary |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mills Park Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.7 vs 73.4).
- •Mills Park Middle does better on math proficiency (83% vs 61%).
- •Mills Park Middle does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 63%).
- •Mills Park Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.6% vs 28.8%).
- •Carpenter Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 18.8).
- •Mills Park Middle is the larger school with 1,632 students compared with 604.
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 Carpenter Elementary better than Mills Park Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Mills Park Middle ranks higher (85.7 vs 73.4 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 Carpenter Elementary and Mills Park Middle?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Cary and Cary in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carpenter Elementary: 604. Mills Park Middle: 1,632. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carpenter Elementary and Mills Park Middle rank in North Carolina?
Carpenter Elementary is 111th of 1,457 and Mills Park Middle is 4th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).