Richland Creek Elementary vs Wake Forest High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.4 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 High School
Wake Forest · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,043 students
| Measure | Richland Creek Elementary Wake Forest, North Carolina | Wake Forest High School Wake Forest, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #291 of 1,457 | #95 of 528 |
| National rank | #22798 of 50,301 | #4788 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 558 | 2,043 |
| Enrollment | 558 | 2,043 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.3% | 30.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 57% |
| city | Wake Forest | Wake Forest |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wake Forest High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.0 vs 53.4).
- •Wake Forest High School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 45%).
- •Wake Forest High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Wake Forest High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.4% vs 42.3%).
- •Richland Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 18.9).
- •Wake Forest High School is the larger school with 2,043 students compared with 558.
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 High School?
On the Success Index (US), Wake Forest High School ranks higher (64.0 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 Richland Creek Elementary and Wake Forest High School?
About 2.4 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 High School: 2,043. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Richland Creek Elementary and Wake Forest High School rank in North Carolina?
Richland Creek Elementary is 291st of 1,457 and Wake Forest High School is 95th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).