Northwoods Elementary vs Reedy Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwoods Elementary
Cary ยท Public elementary ยท Grades PKโ5
579 students
Reedy Creek Elementary
Cary ยท Public elementary ยท Grades Kโ5
605 students
| Measure | Northwoods Elementary Cary, North Carolina | Reedy Creek Elementary Cary, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #184 of 1,457 | #549 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #15194 of 50,301 | #33051 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PKโ5 | Grades Kโ5 |
| Students | 579 | 605 |
| Enrollment | 579 | 605 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.1% | 67.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 41% |
| city | Cary | Cary |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขNorthwoods Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.4 vs 38.4).
- โขNorthwoods Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 41%).
- โขNorthwoods Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 35%).
- โขNorthwoods Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.1% vs 67.4%).
- โขReedy Creek Elementary is the larger school with 605 students compared with 579.
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 Northwoods Elementary better than Reedy Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Northwoods Elementary ranks higher (64.4 vs 38.4 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 Northwoods Elementary and Reedy Creek Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Cary and Cary in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwoods Elementary: 579. Reedy Creek Elementary: 605. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwoods Elementary and Reedy Creek Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Northwoods Elementary is 184th of 1,457 and Reedy Creek Elementary is 549th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).