Heritage High vs Jones Dairy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage High
Wake Forest · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,778 students
Jones Dairy Elementary
Wake Forest · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
627 students
| Measure | Heritage High Wake Forest, North Carolina | Jones Dairy Elementary Wake Forest, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #79 of 528 | #65 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #3867 of 16,910 | #5853 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,778 | 627 |
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 627 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.7% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 74% |
| city | Wake Forest | Wake Forest |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jones Dairy Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.5 vs 67.8).
- •Jones Dairy Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 63%).
- •Jones Dairy Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 64%).
- •Jones Dairy Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15% vs 27.7%).
- •Jones Dairy Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 18.3).
- •Heritage High is the larger school with 1,778 students compared with 627.
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 High better than Jones Dairy Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jones Dairy Elementary ranks higher (78.5 vs 67.8 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 High and Jones Dairy Elementary?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Wake Forest and Wake Forest in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage High: 1,778. Jones Dairy Elementary: 627. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage High and Jones Dairy Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Heritage High is 79th of 528 and Jones Dairy Elementary is 65th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).