Heritage Middle vs Jones Dairy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage Middle
Wake Forest · Public middle · Grades 6–8
947 students
Jones Dairy Elementary
Wake Forest · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
627 students
| Measure | Heritage Middle Wake Forest, North Carolina | Jones Dairy Elementary Wake Forest, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #10 of 469 | #65 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #1001 of 15,369 | #5853 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 947 | 627 |
| Enrollment | 947 | 627 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.9% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 74% |
| city | Wake Forest | Wake Forest |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.2 vs 78.5).
- •Jones Dairy Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 73%).
- •Heritage Middle does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 68%).
- •Jones Dairy Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15% vs 16.9%).
- •Heritage Middle does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 16.9).
- •Heritage Middle is the larger school with 947 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 Middle better than Jones Dairy Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage Middle ranks higher (83.2 vs 78.5 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 Middle and Jones Dairy Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Wake Forest and Wake Forest in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Middle: 947. Jones Dairy Elementary: 627. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Middle and Jones Dairy Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Heritage Middle is 10th of 469 and Jones Dairy Elementary is 65th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).