Cary High vs Farmington Woods Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.8 km 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
Farmington Woods Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
648 students
| Measure | Cary High Cary, North Carolina | Farmington Woods Elementary Cary, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #111 of 528 | #143 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #5362 of 16,910 | #11229 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,044 | 648 |
| Enrollment | 2,044 | 648 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.6% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 55% |
| city | Cary | Cary |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Farmington Woods Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.1 vs 61.7).
- •Cary High does better on math proficiency (61% vs 55%).
- •Farmington Woods Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 58%).
- •Farmington Woods Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31% vs 38.6%).
- •Farmington Woods Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 17.6).
- •Cary High is the larger school with 2,044 students compared with 648.
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 Farmington Woods Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Farmington Woods Elementary ranks higher (70.1 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 Farmington Woods Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Cary and Cary in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cary High: 2,044. Farmington Woods Elementary: 648. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cary High and Farmington Woods Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Cary High is 111th of 528 and Farmington Woods Elementary is 143rd of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).