Heritage High vs Rolesville High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.2 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
Rolesville High
Rolesville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,321 students
| Measure | Heritage High Wake Forest, North Carolina | Rolesville High Rolesville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #79 of 528 | #236 of 528 |
| National rank | #3867 of 16,910 | #9785 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,778 | 2,321 |
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 2,321 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.7% | 50.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 41% |
| city | Wake Forest | Rolesville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.8 vs 44.6).
- •Heritage High does better on math proficiency (63% vs 41%).
- •Heritage High does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 50%).
- •Heritage High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.7% vs 50.6%).
- •Heritage High does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 18.6).
- •Rolesville High is the larger school with 2,321 students compared with 1,778.
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 Rolesville High?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage High ranks higher (67.8 vs 44.6 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 Rolesville High?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Wake Forest and Rolesville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage High: 1,778. Rolesville High: 2,321. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage High and Rolesville High rank in North Carolina?
Heritage High is 79th of 528 and Rolesville High is 236th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).