North Carolina›Wake County›Cary
Best Schools in Cary, North Carolina
Compare 33 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
33
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
29,745
Total Students
Across Cary
16.5:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
33 schools found
East Cary Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1111 Se Maynard Road, Cary, NC 27511
0
Rating
Students
597
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
West Cary Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1000 Evans Road, Cary, NC 27513
0
Rating
Students
824
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Green Hope High
publichighGrade 9-12
2500 Carpenter Upchurch Road, Cary, NC 27519
0
Rating
Students
2,304
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Reedy Creek Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
940 Reedy Creek Road, Cary, NC 27513
0
Rating
Students
605
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Mills Park Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
441 Mills Park Drive, Cary, NC 27519
0
Rating
Students
1,632
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Wake Stem Early College High School
publicElementary9-13th Grade
2205 Walnut Street, Cary, NC 27518
0
Rating
Students
294
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Highcroft Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
5415 Highcroft Drive, Cary, NC 27519
0
Rating
Students
698
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Carpenter Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
2100 Morrisville Parkway, Cary, NC 27519
0
Rating
Students
604
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Turner Creek Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
6801 Turner Creek Road, Cary, NC 27519
0
Rating
Students
638
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Davis Drive Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2101 Davis Drive, Cary, NC 27519
0
Rating
Students
992
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Mills Park Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
509 Mills Park Dr, Cary, NC 27519
0
Rating
Students
594
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Panther Creek High
publichighGrade 9-12
6770 Mccrimmon Parkway, Cary, NC 27519
0
Rating
Students
2,609
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Crossroads Flex
publichighGrade 9-12
5651 Dillard Dr, Cary, NC 27518
0
Rating
Students
139
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Connections Academy
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1280 Buck Jones Rd, Cary, NC 27606
0
Rating
Students
8
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Green Level High
publichighGrade 9-12
7600 Roberts Rd, Cary, NC 27519
0
Rating
Students
2,283
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Hortons Creek Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
7615 O'Kelly Chapel Rd, Cary, NC 27519
0
Rating
Students
739
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Score Academy
publichighGrade 9-12
5651 Dillard Dr, Cary, NC 27518
0
Rating
Students
584
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Adams Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
805 Cary Towne Blvd, Cary, NC 27511
0
Rating
Students
655
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Penny Road Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
10900 Penny Rd, Cary, NC 27518
0
Rating
Students
509
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Green Hope Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
2700 Louis Stephens Drive, Cary, NC 27519
0
Rating
Students
548
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Cary
Cary, North Carolina is home to 33 schools serving over 29,745 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →
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School Insights
Metrics for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency
Math0%
ELA0%
Students meeting state proficiency standards
Class Size Distribution
Small (<15:1)7
Moderate (15-20:1)11
Large (>20:1)1
Smaller classes allow more individual attention
Highlights
- 0% of schools rated 8/10 or above
- 2,609 students at Panther Creek High
- Best ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cary, North Carolina?
There are 33 schools in Cary, serving 29,745 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Cary?
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What is the average student-teacher ratio in Cary?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Cary is 16.5:1.