Cary Elementary vs Reedy Creek Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.6 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
Reedy Creek Middle
Cary · Public middle · Grades 6–8
805 students
| Measure | Cary Elementary Cary, North Carolina | Reedy Creek Middle Cary, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #225 of 1,457 | #72 of 469 |
| National rank | #18970 of 50,301 | #5397 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 477 | 805 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 805 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.6% | 37.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 44% |
| city | Cary | Cary |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Reedy Creek Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.4 vs 58.8).
- •Cary Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 44%).
- •Reedy Creek Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.1% vs 42.6%).
- •Reedy Creek Middle is the larger school with 805 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 Reedy Creek Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Reedy Creek Middle ranks higher (60.4 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 Reedy Creek Middle?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Cary and Cary in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cary Elementary: 477. Reedy Creek Middle: 805. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cary Elementary and Reedy Creek Middle rank in North Carolina?
Cary Elementary is 225th of 1,457 and Reedy Creek Middle is 72nd of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).