Serving 824 students in grades 6-8, West Cary Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (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 68% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 824 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 83% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: West Cary Middle serves the west part of Cary, NC, covering an area of approximately 16.7 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being about 3.2 miles, extending up to 5.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Cary Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
West Cary Middle School's student population of 824 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
824 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
West Cary Middle 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 West Cary Middle School is 0.75, 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
#334 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)71%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
32%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.7%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Cary Middle School's ranking?
West Cary Middle School is ranked #334 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are West Cary Middle School often compared to?
West Cary Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Davis Drive Middle School, Mills Park Middle School, East Cary Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend West Cary Middle School?
824 students attend West Cary Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of West Cary Middle School students are Asian, 32% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Cary Middle School?
West Cary Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does West Cary Middle School offer ?
West Cary Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West Cary Middle School part of?
West Cary Middle School is part of Wake County Schools.
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