Farmington Woods Elementary vs Wake STEM Early College High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farmington Woods Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
648 students
Wake STEM Early College High School
Cary · Public high · Grades 9–13
294 students
| Measure | Farmington Woods Elementary Cary, North Carolina | Wake STEM Early College High School Cary, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #143 of 1,457 | #21 of 528 |
| National rank | #11229 of 50,301 | #1454 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 648 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 648 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31% | 35.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 95% |
| city | Cary | Cary |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wake STEM Early College High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.9 vs 70.1).
- •Wake STEM Early College High School does better on math proficiency (95% vs 55%).
- •Wake STEM Early College High School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 63%).
- •Farmington Woods Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31% vs 35.7%).
- •Farmington Woods Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 21.0).
- •Farmington Woods Elementary is the larger school with 648 students compared with 294.
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 Farmington Woods Elementary better than Wake STEM Early College High School?
On the Success Index (US), Wake STEM Early College High School ranks higher (78.9 vs 70.1 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 Farmington Woods Elementary and Wake STEM Early College High School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Cary and Cary in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farmington Woods Elementary: 648. Wake STEM Early College High School: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farmington Woods Elementary and Wake STEM Early College High School rank in North Carolina?
Farmington Woods Elementary is 143rd of 1,457 and Wake STEM Early College High School is 21st of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).