East Cary Middle vs Kingswood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Cary Middle
Cary · Public middle · Grades 6–8
597 students
Kingswood Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
427 students
| Measure | East Cary Middle Cary, North Carolina | Kingswood Elementary Cary, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #61 of 469 | #282 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #4683 of 15,369 | #22228 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 597 | 427 |
| Enrollment | 597 | 427 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.2% | 42.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 42% |
| city | Cary | Cary |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Cary Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.6 vs 54.2).
- •East Cary Middle does better on math proficiency (46% vs 42%).
- •East Cary Middle does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 47%).
- •East Cary Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.2% vs 42.4%).
- •Kingswood Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.6).
- •East Cary Middle is the larger school with 597 students compared with 427.
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 East Cary Middle better than Kingswood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), East Cary Middle ranks higher (63.6 vs 54.2 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 East Cary Middle and Kingswood Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Cary and Cary in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Cary Middle: 597. Kingswood Elementary: 427. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Cary Middle and Kingswood Elementary rank in North Carolina?
East Cary Middle is 61st of 469 and Kingswood Elementary is 282nd of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).