Forest Pines Drive Elementary vs North Wake College and Career Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Pines Drive Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
493 students
North Wake College and Career Academy
Wake Forest · Public high · Grades 9–13
346 students
| Measure | Forest Pines Drive Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina | North Wake College and Career Academy Wake Forest, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #624 of 1,457 | #77 of 528 |
| National rank | #34953 of 50,301 | #3821 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 493 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 493 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 36.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 54.5% |
| city | Raleigh | Wake Forest |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Wake College and Career Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 35.5).
- •North Wake College and Career Academy does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 45%).
- •North Wake College and Career Academy does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 44%).
- •North Wake College and Career Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.1% vs 99.4%).
- •Forest Pines Drive Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 18.2).
- •Forest Pines Drive Elementary is the larger school with 493 students compared with 346.
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 Forest Pines Drive Elementary better than North Wake College and Career Academy?
On the Success Index (US), North Wake College and Career Academy ranks higher (68.0 vs 35.5 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 Forest Pines Drive Elementary and North Wake College and Career Academy?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Raleigh and Wake Forest in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Pines Drive Elementary: 493. North Wake College and Career Academy: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Pines Drive Elementary and North Wake College and Career Academy rank in North Carolina?
Forest Pines Drive Elementary is 624th of 1,457 and North Wake College and Career Academy is 77th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).