Heritage Elementary vs Wake Forest Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage Elementary
Wake Forest · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
634 students
Wake Forest Middle School
Wake Forest · Public middle · Grades 6–8
878 students
| Measure | Heritage Elementary Wake Forest, North Carolina | Wake Forest Middle School Wake Forest, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #134 of 1,457 | #134 of 469 |
| National rank | #10382 of 50,301 | #8618 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 634 | 878 |
| Enrollment | 634 | 878 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.4% | 57.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 37% |
| city | Wake Forest | Wake Forest |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.3 vs 45.5).
- •Heritage Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Heritage Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 50%).
- •Heritage Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.4% vs 57.2%).
- •Heritage Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.0).
- •Wake Forest Middle School is the larger school with 878 students compared with 634.
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 Heritage Elementary better than Wake Forest Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage Elementary ranks higher (71.3 vs 45.5 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 Heritage Elementary and Wake Forest Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Wake Forest and Wake Forest in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Elementary: 634. Wake Forest Middle School: 878. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Elementary and Wake Forest Middle School rank in North Carolina?
Heritage Elementary is 134th of 1,457 and Wake Forest Middle School is 134th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).