Forest Pines Drive Elementary vs Wakefield Middle
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 Middle
Raleigh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
803 students
| Measure | Forest Pines Drive Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina | Wakefield Middle Raleigh, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #624 of 1,457 | #56 of 469 |
| National rank | #34953 of 50,301 | #4314 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 493 | 803 |
| Enrollment | 493 | 803 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 31.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 49% |
| city | Raleigh | Raleigh |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wakefield Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.4 vs 35.5).
- •Wakefield Middle does better on math proficiency (49% vs 45%).
- •Wakefield Middle does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 44%).
- •Wakefield Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.4% vs 99.4%).
- •Forest Pines Drive Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.8).
- •Wakefield Middle is the larger school with 803 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 Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Wakefield Middle ranks higher (65.4 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 Middle?
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 Middle: 803. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Pines Drive Elementary and Wakefield Middle rank in North Carolina?
Forest Pines Drive Elementary is 624th of 1,457 and Wakefield Middle is 56th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).