East Wake High vs Lake Myra Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.6 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
Lake Myra Elementary
Wendell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
722 students
| Measure | East Wake High Wendell, North Carolina | Lake Myra Elementary Wendell, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #400 of 528 | #590 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #13759 of 16,910 | #33908 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,777 | 722 |
| Enrollment | 1,777 | 722 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.5% | 55.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 30% |
| city | Wendell | Wendell |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Myra Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.1 vs 28.0).
- •Lake Myra Elementary does better on math proficiency (30% vs 28%).
- •Lake Myra Elementary does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 32%).
- •Lake Myra Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.4% vs 63.5%).
- •Lake Myra Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 18.1).
- •East Wake High is the larger school with 1,777 students compared with 722.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is East Wake High better than Lake Myra Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Myra Elementary ranks higher (37.1 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 Lake Myra Elementary?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Wendell and Wendell in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Wake High: 1,777. Lake Myra Elementary: 722. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Wake High and Lake Myra Elementary rank in North Carolina?
East Wake High is 400th of 528 and Lake Myra Elementary is 590th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).