Davis Drive Middle vs Salem Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Davis Drive Middle
Cary · Public middle · Grades 6–8
992 students
Salem Elementary
Apex · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
776 students
| Measure | Davis Drive Middle Cary, North Carolina | Salem Elementary Apex, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #5 of 469 | #214 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #702 of 15,369 | #17956 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 992 | 776 |
| Enrollment | 992 | 776 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.3% | 25.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 47% |
| city | Cary | Apex |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Davis Drive Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.4 vs 60.4).
- •Davis Drive Middle does better on math proficiency (83% vs 47%).
- •Davis Drive Middle does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 49%).
- •Davis Drive Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.3% vs 25.4%).
- •Salem Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.4).
- •Davis Drive Middle is the larger school with 992 students compared with 776.
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 Middle better than Salem Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Davis Drive Middle ranks higher (85.4 vs 60.4 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 Middle and Salem Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Cary and Apex in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Davis Drive Middle: 992. Salem Elementary: 776. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Davis Drive Middle and Salem Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Davis Drive Middle is 5th of 469 and Salem Elementary is 214th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).