Heritage Middle vs Wake Forest Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.7 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 Middle School
Wake Forest · Public middle · Grades 6–8
878 students
| Measure | Heritage Middle Wake Forest, North Carolina | Wake Forest Middle School Wake Forest, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #10 of 469 | #134 of 469 |
| National rank | #1001 of 15,369 | #8618 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 947 | 878 |
| Enrollment | 947 | 878 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.9% | 57.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 37% |
| 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 45.5).
- •Heritage Middle does better on math proficiency (73% vs 37%).
- •Heritage Middle does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 50%).
- •Heritage Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.9% vs 57.2%).
- •Wake Forest Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 16.3).
- •Heritage Middle is the larger school with 947 students compared with 878.
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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage Middle ranks higher (83.2 vs 45.5 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 Wake Forest Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Wake Forest and Wake Forest in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Middle: 947. Wake Forest Middle School: 878. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Middle and Wake Forest Middle School rank in North Carolina?
Heritage Middle is 10th of 469 and Wake Forest Middle School is 134th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).