Cary Elementary vs East Cary Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.4 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
East Cary Middle
Cary · Public middle · Grades 6–8
597 students
| Measure | Cary Elementary Cary, North Carolina | East Cary Middle Cary, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #225 of 1,457 | #61 of 469 |
| National rank | #18970 of 50,301 | #4683 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 477 | 597 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 597 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.6% | 36.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 46% |
| city | Cary | Cary |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Cary Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.6 vs 58.8).
- •Cary Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 46%).
- •East Cary Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.2% vs 42.6%).
- •East Cary Middle does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.9).
- •East Cary Middle is the larger school with 597 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 East Cary Middle?
On the Success Index (US), East Cary Middle ranks higher (63.6 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 East Cary Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Cary and Cary in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cary Elementary: 477. East Cary Middle: 597. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cary Elementary and East Cary Middle rank in North Carolina?
Cary Elementary is 225th of 1,457 and East Cary Middle is 61st of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).