Cary Elementary vs Cary High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cary Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
477 students
Cary High
Cary · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,044 students
| Measure | Cary Elementary Cary, North Carolina | Cary High Cary, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #225 of 1,457 | #111 of 528 |
| National rank | #18970 of 50,301 | #5362 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 477 | 2,044 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 2,044 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.6% | 38.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 61% |
| city | Cary | Cary |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cary High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.7 vs 58.8).
- •Cary High does better on math proficiency (61% vs 49%).
- •Cary High does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 55%).
- •Cary High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.6% vs 42.6%).
- •Cary Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.6).
- •Cary High is the larger school with 2,044 students compared with 477.
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 Cary Elementary better than Cary High?
On the Success Index (US), Cary High ranks higher (61.7 vs 58.8 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 Cary Elementary and Cary High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Cary and Cary in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cary Elementary: 477. Cary High: 2,044. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cary Elementary and Cary High rank in North Carolina?
Cary Elementary is 225th of 1,457 and Cary High is 111th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).