Hunter Elementary vs Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 721 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hunter Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
658 students
Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy
Raleigh · Public high · Grades 6–13
262 students
| Measure | Hunter Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina | Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy Raleigh, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #106 of 1,457 | #41 of 528 |
| National rank | #8715 of 50,301 | #2349 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–13 |
| Students | 658 | 262 |
| Enrollment | 658 | 262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.3% | 35.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| city | Raleigh | Raleigh |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (73.8 vs 74.0).
- •Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 64%).
- •Hunter Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.3% vs 35.1%).
- •Hunter Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.1).
- •Hunter Elementary is the larger school with 658 students compared with 262.
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 Hunter Elementary better than Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy?
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 Hunter Elementary and Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy?
About 721 m in a straight line, between Raleigh and Raleigh in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hunter Elementary: 658. Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy: 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hunter Elementary and Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy rank in North Carolina?
Hunter Elementary is 106th of 1,457 and Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy is 41st of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).