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Cary High
PublicHighGrades 9–12
638 Walnut St, Cary, NC 27511 · (919) 460-3549 · Part of Wake County Schools
Students
2,044
Students per teacher
18:1
Free or reduced lunch
39%
Setting
City
Grades
9–12
What stands out about Cary High
- School Grade A−: near the top of North Carolina’s public schools
- Math proficiency 15 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 17 pts above the state
On the path
Where Angier kids come from and go next.
6–1241 schoolsDepends on your address
9–12Cary HighYou are here
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency57%
State average 41.8%
Reading / language arts64%
State average 47.2%
Location
Directions ↗
638 Walnut St, Cary
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9515
Grade 10534
Grade 11517
Grade 12478
Enrollment over time
2,071’20
2,071’21
2,145’22
2,136’23
2,044’24
About steady.
Who goes here
White 43%Hispanic 29%Black 17%Asian 6%Two or more races 5%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.