North Forest Pines Elementary vs North Wake College and Career Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Forest Pines Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
536 students
North Wake College and Career Academy
Wake Forest · Public high · Grades 9–13
346 students
| Measure | North Forest Pines Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina | North Wake College and Career Academy Wake Forest, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #209 of 1,457 | #77 of 528 |
| National rank | #17297 of 50,301 | #3821 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 536 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 536 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.6% | 36.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 54.5% |
| city | Raleigh | Wake Forest |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Wake College and Career Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 61.3).
- •North Wake College and Career Academy does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 50%).
- •North Wake College and Career Academy does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •North Wake College and Career Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.1% vs 41.6%).
- •North Forest Pines Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 18.2).
- •North Forest Pines Elementary is the larger school with 536 students compared with 346.
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 North Forest Pines Elementary better than North Wake College and Career Academy?
On the Success Index (US), North Wake College and Career Academy ranks higher (68.0 vs 61.3 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 North Forest Pines Elementary and North Wake College and Career Academy?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Raleigh and Wake Forest in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Forest Pines Elementary: 536. North Wake College and Career Academy: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Forest Pines Elementary and North Wake College and Career Academy rank in North Carolina?
North Forest Pines Elementary is 209th of 1,457 and North Wake College and Career Academy is 77th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).