East Wake High vs Forestville Road Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Wake High
Wendell · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,777 students
Forestville Road Elementary
Knightdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
570 students
| Measure | East Wake High Wendell, North Carolina | Forestville Road Elementary Knightdale, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #400 of 528 | #1062 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #13759 of 16,910 | #43519 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,777 | 570 |
| Enrollment | 1,777 | 570 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.5% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 23% |
| city | Wendell | Knightdale |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Wake High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.0 vs 22.1).
- •East Wake High does better on math proficiency (28% vs 23%).
- •East Wake High does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 31%).
- •East Wake High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.5% vs 99.5%).
- •Forestville Road Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 18.1).
- •East Wake High is the larger school with 1,777 students compared with 570.
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 Wake High better than Forestville Road Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), East Wake High ranks higher (28.0 vs 22.1 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 Wake High and Forestville Road Elementary?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Wendell and Knightdale in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Wake High: 1,777. Forestville Road Elementary: 570. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Wake High and Forestville Road Elementary rank in North Carolina?
East Wake High is 400th of 528 and Forestville Road Elementary is 1062nd of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).