The Exploris School vs Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Exploris School
Raleigh · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
448 students
Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy
Raleigh · Public high · Grades 6–13
337 students
| Measure | The Exploris School Raleigh, North Carolina | Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy Raleigh, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #46 of 1,457 | #18 of 528 |
| National rank | #4738 of 50,301 | #1321 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–13 |
| Students | 448 | 337 |
| Enrollment | 448 | 337 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 34.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 77% |
| city | Raleigh | Raleigh |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (80.5 vs 79.7).
- •Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy does better on math proficiency (77% vs 58%).
- •Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 77%).
- •The Exploris School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 16.0).
- •The Exploris School is the larger school with 448 students compared with 337.
- •The Exploris School is a charter school while Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy is a public 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 The Exploris School better than Wake Young Women's Leadership 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 The Exploris School and Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Raleigh and Raleigh in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
The Exploris School: 448. Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy: 337. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do The Exploris School and Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy rank in North Carolina?
The Exploris School is 46th of 1,457 and Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy is 18th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).