Richland Creek Elementary vs Wake Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.6 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 Preparatory Academy
Wake Forest · Charter other · Grades K–12
2,617 students
| Measure | Richland Creek Elementary Wake Forest, North Carolina | Wake Preparatory Academy Wake Forest, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #291 of 1,457 | – |
| National rank | #22798 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 558 | 2,617 |
| Enrollment | 558 | 2,617 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.3% | 30.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 45% | – |
| city | Wake Forest | Wake Forest |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wake Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.3% vs 42.3%).
- •Richland Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 21.6).
- •Wake Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 2,617 students compared with 558.
- •Richland Creek Elementary is a public school while Wake Preparatory Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Preparatory Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Richland Creek Elementary and Wake Preparatory Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Wake Forest and Wake Forest in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Richland Creek Elementary: 558. Wake Preparatory Academy: 2,617. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Richland Creek Elementary and Wake Preparatory Academy rank in North Carolina?
Richland Creek Elementary is 291st of 1,457 and Wake Preparatory Academy is unranked among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).