Highcroft Elementary vs Mills Park Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highcroft Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
698 students
Mills Park Middle
Cary · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,632 students
| Measure | Highcroft Elementary Cary, North Carolina | Mills Park Middle Cary, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #13 of 1,457 | #4 of 469 |
| National rank | #1864 of 50,301 | #668 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 698 | 1,632 |
| Enrollment | 698 | 1,632 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.2% | 7.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 83% |
| city | Cary | Cary |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (86.4 vs 85.7).
- •Mills Park Middle does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 78%).
- •Mills Park Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.6% vs 9.2%).
- •Highcroft Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 18.8).
- •Mills Park Middle is the larger school with 1,632 students compared with 698.
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 Highcroft Elementary better than Mills Park Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Highcroft Elementary and Mills Park Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Cary and Cary in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highcroft Elementary: 698. Mills Park Middle: 1,632. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highcroft Elementary and Mills Park Middle rank in North Carolina?
Highcroft Elementary is 13th of 1,457 and Mills Park Middle is 4th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).