Best Public Schools in Cary, NC


Summary:

The city of Cary, North Carolina is home to a diverse array of 33 schools, including 18 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, 7 high schools, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Wake County Schools district. This district is ranked 60 out of 242 school districts in North Carolina and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Several schools in Cary stand out for their exceptional performance. Green Level High School is ranked 37th out of 641 high schools in North Carolina and has a 5-star rating, with outstanding test scores across multiple subjects. Mills Park Middle School is ranked 5th out of 773 middle schools in the state and also has a 5-star rating, with proficiency rates over 90% in Math and Reading. At the elementary level, Highcroft Elementary and Hortons Creek Elementary are both ranked in the top 25 out of 1,490 elementary schools in North Carolina and have 5-star ratings.

The data also reveals a significant gap in performance between the highest-performing and lowest-performing schools in Cary. For example, SCORE Academy, the lowest-ranked high school, has much lower test scores compared to the top-ranked high schools. Additionally, the free/reduced lunch rates seem to be inversely correlated with school performance, with the highest-performing schools generally having lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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