publichighGrade 9-12

Cary High

638 Walnut St, Cary, NC 27511, United States

+1 (919) 460-3549

http://caryhs.wcpss.net/

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Cary High Overview

About This School

Cary High is a public high in Cary, North Carolina, serving 2,044 students in grades 9-12. The school maintains a staff of 116 teachers with an average salary of $48,823 and a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. To support student development, the school provides access to counselors at a ratio of 340 students per counselor. Students at Cary High represent a diverse demographic, with a population consisting of 53% male and 47% female. The student body is 43% White, 29% Hispanic, 17% Black, 6% Asian, and 5% Two or More Races.

2,044

Total Students

Grade 9-12

17:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

116 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 9-12

County

Wake County

Students per Counselor

340:1

Cary High Academics & Test Scores

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State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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Class Information

17:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 16:1

State Avg: 15.7:1

340

Students per Counselor

Cary High Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

116

Average Teacher Salary

$48,823

City Avg: $50,148

State Avg: $46,507

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio17:1

Students per Counselor340:1

Cary High Student Demographics

Student Body

52.98%

Male

47.02%

Female

Total Enrollment: 2,044 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White43%

Hispanic29.21%

Asian5.58%

Black17.22%

Two or More Races4.6%

Native American0.29%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cary High

Q: What is Cary High?

A: Cary High is a high public located in Cary.

Q: How many students attend Cary High?

A: Cary High has approximately 2,044 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Cary High?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Cary High is 17:1.

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Detailed Information about Cary High

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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About Cary High - Cary, NC

Quick Facts about Cary High
School Name	Cary High
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 9-12
Location	638 Walnut St, Cary, NC 27511, Cary, NC
County	Wake County
Phone	+1 (919) 460-3549
Total Students	2,044
Student-Teacher Ratio	17:1
Full-Time Teachers	116
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Cary High

What is Cary High?

Cary High is a high public located in Cary.

How many students attend Cary High?

Cary High has approximately 2,044 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cary High?

The student-teacher ratio at Cary High is 17:1.

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