Heritage Middle vs Wake Forest Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.4 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
Wake Forest Charter Academy
Wake Forest · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
650 students
| Measure | Heritage Middle Wake Forest, North Carolina | Wake Forest Charter Academy Wake Forest, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #10 of 469 | #210 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #1001 of 15,369 | #17471 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 947 | 650 |
| Enrollment | 947 | 650 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.9% | 44.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 60% |
| 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 61.1).
- •Heritage Middle does better on math proficiency (73% vs 60%).
- •Heritage Middle does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 60%).
- •Heritage Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.9% vs 44.8%).
- •Heritage Middle does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 19.1).
- •Heritage Middle is the larger school with 947 students compared with 650.
- •Heritage Middle 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Heritage Middle better than Wake Forest Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage Middle ranks higher (83.2 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 Middle and Wake Forest Charter Academy?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Wake Forest and Wake Forest in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Middle: 947. Wake Forest Charter Academy: 650. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Middle and Wake Forest Charter Academy rank in North Carolina?
Heritage Middle is 10th of 469 and Wake Forest Charter Academy is 210th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).