Serving 805 students in grades 6-8, Reedy Creek Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 805 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 82% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Reedy Creek Middle serves the western part of Cary, NC, covering an area of approximately 23.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 2.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Reedy Creek Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Reedy Creek Middle School's student population of 805 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
805 students
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
School Rankings
Reedy Creek Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Reedy Creek Middle School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#770 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)57%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
5%
Hispanic
21%
22%
Black
20%
24%
White
40%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.4%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Reedy Creek Middle School's ranking?
Reedy Creek Middle School is ranked #770 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Reedy Creek Middle School often compared to?
Reedy Creek Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Salem Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Reedy Creek Middle School?
805 students attend Reedy Creek Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Reedy Creek Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Reedy Creek Middle School?
Reedy Creek Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Reedy Creek Middle School offer ?
Reedy Creek Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Reedy Creek Middle School part of?
Reedy Creek Middle School is part of Wake County Schools.
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