North Wake College and Career Academy vs Wake Forest High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.6 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
Wake Forest High School
Wake Forest · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,043 students
| Measure | North Wake College and Career Academy Wake Forest, North Carolina | Wake Forest High School Wake Forest, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #77 of 528 | #95 of 528 |
| National rank | #3821 of 16,910 | #4788 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 346 | 2,043 |
| Enrollment | 346 | 2,043 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.1% | 30.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 57% |
| 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 64.0).
- •Wake Forest High School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 54.5%).
- •North Wake College and Career Academy does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Wake Forest High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.4% vs 36.1%).
- •North Wake College and Career Academy does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 18.9).
- •Wake Forest High School is the larger school with 2,043 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 Wake Forest High School?
On the Success Index (US), North Wake College and Career Academy ranks higher (68.0 vs 64.0 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 Wake Forest High School?
About 2.6 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. Wake Forest High School: 2,043. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Wake College and Career Academy and Wake Forest High School rank in North Carolina?
North Wake College and Career Academy is 77th of 528 and Wake Forest High School is 95th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).