Chatham Central High vs Wake Early College of Health and Science
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 75 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chatham Central High
Bear Creek · Public high · Grades 9–12
320 students
Wake Early College of Health and Science
Raleigh · Public high · Grades 9–13
317 students
| Measure | Chatham Central High Bear Creek, North Carolina | Wake Early College of Health and Science Raleigh, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank | #240 of 528 | #25 of 528 |
| National rank | #9978 of 16,910 | #1706 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 320 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 320 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 34.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 92% |
| city | Bear Creek | Raleigh |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wake Early College of Health and Science scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.2 vs 43.9).
- •Wake Early College of Health and Science does better on math proficiency (92% vs 42%).
- •Wake Early College of Health and Science does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 52%).
- •Wake Early College of Health and Science does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.1% vs 99.1%).
- •Chatham Central High does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 24.4).
- •Chatham Central High is the larger school with 320 students compared with 317.
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 Chatham Central High better than Wake Early College of Health and Science?
On the Success Index (US), Wake Early College of Health and Science ranks higher (77.2 vs 43.9 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 Chatham Central High and Wake Early College of Health and Science?
About 75 km in a straight line, between Bear Creek and Raleigh in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chatham Central High: 320. Wake Early College of Health and Science: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chatham Central High and Wake Early College of Health and Science rank in North Carolina?
Chatham Central High is 240th of 528 and Wake Early College of Health and Science is 25th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).