Cedar Creek Middle vs Wake Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar Creek Middle
Youngsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
529 students
Wake Preparatory Academy
Wake Forest · Charter other · Grades K–12
2,617 students
| Measure | Cedar Creek Middle Youngsville, North Carolina | Wake Preparatory Academy Wake Forest, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #325 of 469 | – |
| National rank | #13026 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 529 | 2,617 |
| Enrollment | 529 | 2,617 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 30.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | Youngsville | Wake Forest |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wake Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.3% vs 98.9%).
- •Cedar Creek Middle does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 21.6).
- •Wake Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 2,617 students compared with 529.
- •Cedar Creek Middle is a public school while Wake Preparatory Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Cedar Creek Middle better than Wake Preparatory Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cedar Creek Middle and Wake Preparatory Academy?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Youngsville and Wake Forest in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar Creek Middle: 529. Wake Preparatory Academy: 2,617. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar Creek Middle and Wake Preparatory Academy rank in North Carolina?
Cedar Creek Middle is 325th of 469 and Wake Preparatory Academy is unranked among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).