Panther Creek High School

6770 Mccrimmon Parkway
Cary, NC 27519
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 2,326 students in grades 9-12, Panther Creek High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,326 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1% in NC)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Panther Creek High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Panther Creek High School's student population of 2,326 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 115 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,326 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
115 teachers
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School Rankings

Panther Creek High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Panther Creek High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#59 out of 2568 schools
(Top 5%)
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85%
42%
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85%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
40%
4%
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Hispanic
9%
20%
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Black
16%
25%
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White
31%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.72
This chart display the diversity score of Panther Creek High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥99%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Panther Creek High School's ranking?
Panther Creek High School is ranked #59 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Panther Creek High School often compared to?
Panther Creek High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Green Hope High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Panther Creek High School?
The graduation rate of Panther Creek High School is 99%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Panther Creek High School?
2,326 students attend Panther Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Panther Creek High School students are Asian, 31% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Panther Creek High School?
Panther Creek High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Panther Creek High School offer ?
Panther Creek High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Panther Creek High School part of?
Panther Creek High School is part of Wake County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Panther Creek High School located?
Panther Creek High School is located in the Panther Creek neighborhood of Cary, NC.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,326 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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