North Wake College and Career Academy vs Richland Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Wake College and Career Academy
Wake Forest · Public high · Grades 9–13
346 students
Richland Creek Elementary
Wake Forest · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
558 students
| Measure | North Wake College and Career Academy Wake Forest, North Carolina | Richland Creek Elementary Wake Forest, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #77 of 528 | #291 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #3821 of 16,910 | #22798 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 346 | 558 |
| Enrollment | 346 | 558 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.1% | 42.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 45% |
| city | Wake Forest | 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 53.4).
- •North Wake College and Career Academy does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 45%).
- •North Wake College and Career Academy does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •North Wake College and Career Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.1% vs 42.3%).
- •Richland Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 18.2).
- •Richland Creek Elementary is the larger school with 558 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 Wake College and Career Academy better than Richland Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), North Wake College and Career Academy ranks higher (68.0 vs 53.4 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 Wake College and Career Academy and Richland Creek Elementary?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Wake Forest and Wake Forest in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Wake College and Career Academy: 346. Richland Creek Elementary: 558. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Wake College and Career Academy and Richland Creek Elementary rank in North Carolina?
North Wake College and Career Academy is 77th of 528 and Richland Creek Elementary is 291st of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).