Reedy Creek Elementary vs West Cary Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Reedy Creek Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades K–5
605 students
West Cary Middle
Cary · Public middle · Grades 6–8
824 students
| Measure | Reedy Creek Elementary Cary, North Carolina | West Cary Middle Cary, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #549 of 1,457 | #40 of 469 |
| National rank | #33051 of 50,301 | #3622 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 605 | 824 |
| Enrollment | 605 | 824 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.4% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 56% |
| city | Cary | Cary |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Cary Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.7 vs 38.4).
- •West Cary Middle does better on math proficiency (56% vs 41%).
- •West Cary Middle does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 35%).
- •West Cary Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30% vs 67.4%).
- •Reedy Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 17.2).
- •West Cary Middle is the larger school with 824 students compared with 605.
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 Reedy Creek Elementary better than West Cary Middle?
On the Success Index (US), West Cary Middle ranks higher (68.7 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 Reedy Creek Elementary and West Cary Middle?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Cary and Cary in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Reedy Creek Elementary: 605. West Cary Middle: 824. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Reedy Creek Elementary and West Cary Middle rank in North Carolina?
Reedy Creek Elementary is 549th of 1,457 and West Cary Middle is 40th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).