Ligon Middle vs Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 751 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ligon Middle
Raleigh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
959 students
Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy
Raleigh · Public high · Grades 6–13
262 students
| Measure | Ligon Middle Raleigh, North Carolina | Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy Raleigh, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #26 of 469 | #41 of 528 |
| National rank | #2912 of 15,369 | #2349 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–13 |
| Students | 959 | 262 |
| Enrollment | 959 | 262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.5% | 35.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 62% |
| city | Raleigh | Raleigh |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.0 vs 72.1).
- •Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy does better on math proficiency (62% vs 56%).
- •Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Ligon Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.5% vs 35.1%).
- •Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.2).
- •Ligon Middle is the larger school with 959 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 Ligon Middle better than Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy ranks higher (74.0 vs 72.1 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 Ligon Middle and Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy?
About 751 m in a straight line, between Raleigh and Raleigh in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ligon Middle: 959. Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy: 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ligon Middle and Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy rank in North Carolina?
Ligon Middle is 26th of 469 and Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy is 41st of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).