Needham Broughton High vs Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Needham Broughton High
Raleigh · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,153 students
Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy
Raleigh · Public high · Grades 6–13
337 students
| Measure | Needham Broughton High Raleigh, North Carolina | Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy Raleigh, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #94 of 528 | #18 of 528 |
| National rank | #4733 of 16,910 | #1321 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–13 |
| Students | 2,153 | 337 |
| Enrollment | 2,153 | 337 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.1% | 34.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 77% |
| city | Raleigh | Raleigh |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 64.2).
- •Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy does better on math proficiency (77% vs 54%).
- •Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 62%).
- •Needham Broughton High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.1% vs 34.4%).
- •Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 18.2).
- •Needham Broughton High is the larger school with 2,153 students compared with 337.
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 Needham Broughton High better than Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy ranks higher (79.7 vs 64.2 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 Needham Broughton High and Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Raleigh and Raleigh in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Needham Broughton High: 2,153. Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy: 337. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Needham Broughton High and Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy rank in North Carolina?
Needham Broughton High is 94th of 528 and Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy is 18th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).