Serving 2,136 students in grades 9-12, Cary High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,136 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Graduation Rate
: 84% (Btm 50% in NC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 65% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 66% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 47% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Cary High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cary High School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cary High School?
The graduation rate of Cary High School is 84%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Cary High School?
2,136 students attend Cary High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Cary High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cary High School?
Cary High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
The faculty of this school consistently challenges and nurtures the students. The music and drama programs are beyond excellent, and the arts are supported by the administration and the school system.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,136 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Graduation Rate
: 84% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 65% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 66% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 47% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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