Forest Pines Drive Elementary vs Wakefield High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.2 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 High
Raleigh · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,065 students
| Measure | Forest Pines Drive Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina | Wakefield High Raleigh, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #624 of 1,457 | #156 of 528 |
| National rank | #34953 of 50,301 | #6693 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 493 | 2,065 |
| Enrollment | 493 | 2,065 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 36.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 53% |
| city | Raleigh | Raleigh |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wakefield High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.5 vs 35.5).
- •Wakefield High does better on math proficiency (53% vs 45%).
- •Wakefield High does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 44%).
- •Wakefield High 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 19.7).
- •Wakefield High is the larger school with 2,065 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 High?
On the Success Index (US), Wakefield High ranks higher (56.5 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 High?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Raleigh and Raleigh in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Pines Drive Elementary: 493. Wakefield High: 2,065. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Pines Drive Elementary and Wakefield High rank in North Carolina?
Forest Pines Drive Elementary is 624th of 1,457 and Wakefield High is 156th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).