Richland Creek Elementary vs Wake Forest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richland Creek Elementary
Wake Forest · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
558 students
Wake Forest Elementary
Wake Forest · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
444 students
| Measure | Richland Creek Elementary Wake Forest, North Carolina | Wake Forest Elementary Wake Forest, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #291 of 1,457 | #237 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #22798 of 50,301 | #19558 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 558 | 444 |
| Enrollment | 558 | 444 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.3% | 45.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 45% |
| city | Wake Forest | Wake Forest |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wake Forest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.1 vs 53.4).
- •Richland Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •Richland Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.3% vs 45.9%).
- •Wake Forest Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.9).
- •Richland Creek Elementary is the larger school with 558 students compared with 444.
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 Richland Creek Elementary better than Wake Forest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Wake Forest Elementary ranks higher (58.1 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 Richland Creek Elementary and Wake Forest Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Wake Forest and Wake Forest in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Richland Creek Elementary: 558. Wake Forest Elementary: 444. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Richland Creek Elementary and Wake Forest Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Richland Creek Elementary is 291st of 1,457 and Wake Forest Elementary is 237th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).