East Wake High vs Heritage High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 16 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
Heritage High
Wake Forest · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,778 students
| Measure | East Wake High Wendell, North Carolina | Heritage High Wake Forest, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #400 of 528 | #79 of 528 |
| National rank | #13759 of 16,910 | #3867 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,777 | 1,778 |
| Enrollment | 1,777 | 1,778 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.5% | 27.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 63% |
| city | Wendell | Wake Forest |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.8 vs 28.0).
- •Heritage High does better on math proficiency (63% vs 28%).
- •Heritage High does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 32%).
- •Heritage High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.7% vs 63.5%).
- •East Wake High does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 18.3).
- •Heritage High is the larger school with 1,778 students compared with 1,777.
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 Heritage High?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage High ranks higher (67.8 vs 28.0 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 Heritage High?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Wendell and Wake Forest in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Wake High: 1,777. Heritage High: 1,778. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Wake High and Heritage High rank in North Carolina?
East Wake High is 400th of 528 and Heritage High is 79th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).