Heritage High vs Wake Forest Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.2 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
Wake Forest Charter Academy
Wake Forest · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
650 students
| Measure | Heritage High Wake Forest, North Carolina | Wake Forest Charter Academy Wake Forest, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #79 of 528 | #210 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #3867 of 16,910 | #17471 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,778 | 650 |
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 650 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.7% | 44.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 60% |
| city | Wake Forest | Wake Forest |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.8 vs 61.1).
- •Heritage High does better on math proficiency (63% vs 60%).
- •Heritage High does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 60%).
- •Heritage High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.7% vs 44.8%).
- •Heritage High does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 19.1).
- •Heritage High is the larger school with 1,778 students compared with 650.
- •Heritage High is a public school while Wake Forest Charter Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Heritage High better than Wake Forest Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage High ranks higher (67.8 vs 61.1 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 Wake Forest Charter Academy?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Wake Forest and Wake Forest in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage High: 1,778. Wake Forest Charter Academy: 650. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage High and Wake Forest Charter Academy rank in North Carolina?
Heritage High is 79th of 528 and Wake Forest Charter Academy is 210th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).