Best Schools in Cary, NC
Cary, NC has a total of 68 schools including 13 high schools, 13 middle schools and 38 elementary schools. A total of 45,716 students attend Cary, NC schools. On average, schools in Cary score 66% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Cary greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Cary, NC
Cary, NC has 13 high schools with 11,636 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Cary score 76% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 59% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Cary greatly exceed expectations.
1. Wake Stem Early College High School
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 263 Students
2. Green Level High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2052 Students
3. Panther Creek High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2435 Students
4. Crossroads Flex
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 148 Students
5. Green Hope High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2001 Students
6. Vernon Malone College And Career Academy
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 353 Students
7. Northwood High
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Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 940 Students
8. Cary High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2145 Students
9. Score Academy
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 455 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cary, NC
Cary, NC has 13 middle schools with 12,027 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Cary score 67% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 60% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Cary greatly exceed expectations.
1. Mills Park Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1630 Students
2. Davis Drive Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 959 Students
3. Alston Ridge Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1459 Students
4. Salem Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1071 Students
5. West Cary Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 860 Students
6. Apex Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 905 Students
7. Margaret B. Pollard Middle
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Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 768 Students
8. Lufkin Road Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 995 Students
9. Holly Ridge Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 994 Students
10. Reedy Creek Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 768 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cary, NC
Cary, NC has 38 elementary schools with 20,777 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Cary score 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Cary greatly exceed expectations.
1. Davis Drive Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 825 Students
2. Green Hope Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 605 Students
3. Highcroft Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 721 Students
4. Mills Park Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 702 Students
5. Olive Chapel Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 982 Students
6. Cedar Fork Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 773 Students
7. Morrisville Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 651 Students
8. Alston Ridge Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1047 Students
9. Hortons Creek Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 720 Students
10. Laurel Park Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 782 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cary, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cary, NC has a total population of 161,953 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 70% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cary, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Cary, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.03 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.83 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.20 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cary, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cary, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Cary, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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