Dillard Drive Elementary vs Wake STEM Early College High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dillard Drive Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
648 students
Wake STEM Early College High School
Cary · Public high · Grades 9–13
294 students
| Measure | Dillard Drive Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina | Wake STEM Early College High School Cary, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #357 of 1,457 | #21 of 528 |
| National rank | #26657 of 50,301 | #1454 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 648 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 648 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.5% | 35.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 95% |
| city | Raleigh | Cary |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wake STEM Early College High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.9 vs 47.7).
- •Wake STEM Early College High School does better on math proficiency (95% vs 41%).
- •Wake STEM Early College High School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 42%).
- •Wake STEM Early College High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.7% vs 56.5%).
- •Dillard Drive Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 21.0).
- •Dillard Drive Elementary is the larger school with 648 students compared with 294.
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 Dillard Drive Elementary better than Wake STEM Early College High School?
On the Success Index (US), Wake STEM Early College High School ranks higher (78.9 vs 47.7 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 Dillard Drive Elementary and Wake STEM Early College High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Raleigh and Cary in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dillard Drive Elementary: 648. Wake STEM Early College High School: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dillard Drive Elementary and Wake STEM Early College High School rank in North Carolina?
Dillard Drive Elementary is 357th of 1,457 and Wake STEM Early College High School is 21st of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).