East Wake High vs Wendell Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.8 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
Wendell Middle
Wendell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
762 students
| Measure | East Wake High Wendell, North Carolina | Wendell Middle Wendell, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #400 of 528 | #355 of 469 |
| National rank | #13759 of 16,910 | #13519 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,777 | 762 |
| Enrollment | 1,777 | 762 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.5% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 18% |
| city | Wendell | Wendell |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Wake High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.0 vs 21.6).
- •East Wake High does better on math proficiency (28% vs 18%).
- •Wendell Middle does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •East Wake High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.5% vs 99.6%).
- •Wendell Middle does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 18.1).
- •East Wake High is the larger school with 1,777 students compared with 762.
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 Wendell Middle?
On the Success Index (US), East Wake High ranks higher (28.0 vs 21.6 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 Wendell Middle?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Wendell and Wendell in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Wake High: 1,777. Wendell Middle: 762. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Wake High and Wendell Middle rank in North Carolina?
East Wake High is 400th of 528 and Wendell Middle is 355th of 469 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).