Forest Pines Drive Elementary vs Wakefield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.1 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
Wakefield Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
520 students
| Measure | Forest Pines Drive Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina | Wakefield Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #624 of 1,457 | #505 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #34953 of 50,301 | #31630 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 493 | 520 |
| Enrollment | 493 | 520 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 62.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 36% |
| city | Raleigh | Raleigh |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wakefield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.5 vs 35.5).
- •Forest Pines Drive Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 36%).
- •Forest Pines Drive Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 39%).
- •Wakefield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.5% vs 99.4%).
- •Wakefield Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.5).
- •Wakefield Elementary is the larger school with 520 students compared with 493.
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 Wakefield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Wakefield Elementary ranks higher (40.5 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 Wakefield Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Raleigh and Raleigh in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Pines Drive Elementary: 493. Wakefield Elementary: 520. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Pines Drive Elementary and Wakefield Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Forest Pines Drive Elementary is 624th of 1,457 and Wakefield Elementary is 505th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).