East Wake High vs Knightdale High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.8 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
Knightdale High
Knightdale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,695 students
| Measure | East Wake High Wendell, North Carolina | Knightdale High Knightdale, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #400 of 528 | #415 of 528 |
| National rank | #13759 of 16,910 | #14098 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,777 | 1,695 |
| Enrollment | 1,777 | 1,695 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.5% | 66.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 24% |
| city | Wendell | Knightdale |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Wake High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.0 vs 26.4).
- •East Wake High does better on math proficiency (28% vs 24%).
- •East Wake High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.5% vs 66.9%).
- •Knightdale High does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 18.1).
- •East Wake High is the larger school with 1,777 students compared with 1,695.
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 Knightdale High?
On the Success Index (US), East Wake High ranks higher (28.0 vs 26.4 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 East Wake High and Knightdale High?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Wendell and Knightdale in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Wake High: 1,777. Knightdale High: 1,695. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Wake High and Knightdale High rank in North Carolina?
East Wake High is 400th of 528 and Knightdale High is 415th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).