Cary High vs East Cary Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 722 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cary High
Cary · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,044 students
East Cary Middle
Cary · Public middle · Grades 6–8
597 students
| Measure | Cary High Cary, North Carolina | East Cary Middle Cary, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #111 of 528 | #61 of 469 |
| National rank | #5362 of 16,910 | #4683 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,044 | 597 |
| Enrollment | 2,044 | 597 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.6% | 36.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 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 61.7).
- •Cary High does better on math proficiency (61% vs 46%).
- •Cary High does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 55%).
- •East Cary Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.2% vs 38.6%).
- •East Cary Middle does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 17.6).
- •Cary High is the larger school with 2,044 students compared with 597.
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 High better than East Cary Middle?
On the Success Index (US), East Cary Middle ranks higher (63.6 vs 61.7 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 High and East Cary Middle?
About 722 m in a straight line, between Cary and Cary in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cary High: 2,044. East Cary Middle: 597. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cary High and East Cary Middle rank in North Carolina?
Cary High is 111th of 528 and East Cary Middle is 61st of 469 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).