Combs Elementary vs Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Combs Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
695 students
Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy
Raleigh · Public high · Grades 6–13
337 students
| Measure | Combs Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina | Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy Raleigh, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #144 of 1,457 | #18 of 528 |
| National rank | #11299 of 50,301 | #1321 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–13 |
| Students | 695 | 337 |
| Enrollment | 695 | 337 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.7% | 34.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 77% |
| city | Raleigh | Raleigh |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 70.0).
- •Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy does better on math proficiency (77% vs 60%).
- •Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 62%).
- •Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.4% vs 41.7%).
- •Combs Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.0).
- •Combs Elementary is the larger school with 695 students compared with 337.
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 Combs Elementary better than Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy ranks higher (79.7 vs 70.0 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 Combs Elementary and Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Raleigh and Raleigh in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Combs Elementary: 695. Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy: 337. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Combs Elementary and Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy rank in North Carolina?
Combs Elementary is 144th of 1,457 and Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy is 18th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).