Cary High vs Wake STEM Early College High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.0 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 STEM Early College High School
Cary · Public high · Grades 9–13
294 students
| Measure | Cary High Cary, North Carolina | Wake STEM Early College High School Cary, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #111 of 528 | #21 of 528 |
| National rank | #5362 of 16,910 | #1454 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 2,044 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 2,044 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.6% | 35.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 95% |
| city | Cary | Cary |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wake STEM Early College High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.9 vs 61.7).
- •Wake STEM Early College High School does better on math proficiency (95% vs 61%).
- •Wake STEM Early College High School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 58%).
- •Wake STEM Early College High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.7% vs 38.6%).
- •Cary High does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 21.0).
- •Cary High is the larger school with 2,044 students compared with 294.
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 STEM Early College High School?
On the Success Index (US), Wake STEM Early College High School ranks higher (78.9 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 STEM Early College High School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Cary and Cary in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cary High: 2,044. Wake STEM Early College High School: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cary High and Wake STEM Early College High School rank in North Carolina?
Cary High is 111th of 528 and Wake STEM Early College High School is 21st of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).