Cary High vs Wake Forest High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 33 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
Wake Forest High School
Wake Forest · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,043 students
| Measure | Cary High Cary, North Carolina | Wake Forest High School Wake Forest, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #111 of 528 | #95 of 528 |
| National rank | #5362 of 16,910 | #4788 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,044 | 2,043 |
| Enrollment | 2,044 | 2,043 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.6% | 30.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 57% |
| city | Cary | Wake Forest |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wake Forest High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.0 vs 61.7).
- •Cary High does better on math proficiency (61% vs 57%).
- •Wake Forest High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 58%).
- •Wake Forest High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.4% vs 38.6%).
- •Cary High does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 18.9).
- •Cary High is the larger school with 2,044 students compared with 2,043.
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 Wake Forest High School?
On the Success Index (US), Wake Forest High School ranks higher (64.0 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 Wake Forest High School?
About 33 km in a straight line, between Cary and Wake Forest in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cary High: 2,044. Wake Forest High School: 2,043. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cary High and Wake Forest High School rank in North Carolina?
Cary High is 111th of 528 and Wake Forest High School is 95th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).