Davis Drive Elementary vs Salem Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Davis Drive Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades K–5
794 students
Salem Middle
Apex · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,057 students
| Measure | Davis Drive Elementary Cary, North Carolina | Salem Middle Apex, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #6 of 1,457 | #24 of 469 |
| National rank | #1114 of 50,301 | #2429 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 794 | 1,057 |
| Enrollment | 794 | 1,057 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.2% | 19.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 61% |
| city | Cary | Apex |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Davis Drive Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.6 vs 74.6).
- •Davis Drive Elementary does better on math proficiency (85% vs 61%).
- •Davis Drive Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 67%).
- •Davis Drive Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.2% vs 19.2%).
- •Davis Drive Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.9).
- •Salem Middle is the larger school with 1,057 students compared with 794.
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 Davis Drive Elementary better than Salem Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Davis Drive Elementary ranks higher (88.6 vs 74.6 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 Davis Drive Elementary and Salem Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Cary and Apex in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Davis Drive Elementary: 794. Salem Middle: 1,057. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Davis Drive Elementary and Salem Middle rank in North Carolina?
Davis Drive Elementary is 6th of 1,457 and Salem Middle is 24th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).