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Cary High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
638 Walnut St,
Cary, NC
Wake County Schools
School Details
Head of School
Mr Jacob Bryant
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
65%
Reading Proficiency
66%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
87%
Niche Grade
B+
A-
A-
A
B-
B+
A-
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
66%
Math Proficiency
65%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
123
Full Time Teachers
123
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
620
Verbal
620
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
26
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
22
AP Pass Rate
73.3%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
334:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.1%
Female
47.9%
White
42.5%
Hispanic
29.2%
Black
18.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5%
Two or more races
4.6%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
North Carolina State University
604 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
438 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
392 Students
Appalachian State University
332 Students
East Carolina University
291 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro
255 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington
222 Students
Wake Technical Community College
196 Students
Duke University
169 Students
North Carolina A&T State University
131 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
163 Students
Biology
161 Students
Psychology
108 Students
Nursing
91 Students
Computer Science
86 Students
Political Science and Government
64 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
62 Students
Engineering
59 Students
Marketing
48 Students
Environmental Science
39 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/16/2025
I transferred as a senior and everyone was great. The teachers really care. Some teachers take your phone, and other teachers let you keep your phone as long as you're doing your work.
1/10/2025
The Cary High School experience is one I'll carry with me forever. I truly enjoyed my time there, and i feel it is a very god school.
12/21/2024
Cary High School is a very good school academically, but it is the oldest in the state and does need some renovations done in order for the school to feel better for the students.
GreatSchools Reviews
10/9/2022
Cary High is a great school, My one daughter graduated from here and doing science and engineering associates together,other daughter is in 11 grade , i have a superb experince with their studies they never struggles for their homework , all teschers are well trained , experienced and supportive. I...
3/24/2022
I have had 3 kids go through Cary High, and all of them liked being there and felt supported. My kids aren't crazy about school in general (not many kids are) but they all found clubs and activities to participate in and get involved. Cary High is probably the most diverse high school in town and I...
5/31/2021
Horrible school. They test students on a daily basis without giving students enough time to have mastered it. They also don't teach and we parents have to do the teaching for them. And other students flunk. They go over on the allowed time for homework per class and each day. Many times they have ho...
7/5/2020
I had the opportunity to transfer to another school after my sophomore year, but I did not take it. I wish I would have, as this school became the reason I no longer have a passion for music.
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$224K - $791K
Homes For Sale
14
Average Home Value
$397,093
Median Lot Size
8,712 Sq Ft
% Renters
72%
Average Household Income
$86,567
% of College Grads
50.2%
Median Age
35
Average House Size
2,285 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
76.6%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
$1,324 - $2,648 per month
- Marquis on Cary Parkway
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 720+ Sq Ft
- 1100 Cameron Chase Dr
- Morrisville, NC
$1,498 - $4,079 per month
- NOVEL Morrisville by Crescent Communities
- Studio - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 567+ Sq Ft
- 218 Southport Dr
- Morrisville, NC
$1,795 - $4,800 per month
- Meridian East Chatham
- Studio - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 640+ Sq Ft
- 255 E Chatham St
- Cary, NC
$1,215 - $1,835 per month
- WaterWalk Raleigh RTP
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 550+ Sq Ft
- 1012-1016 Lower Shiloh Way
- Morrisville, NC
$1,639 - $2,804 per month
- District Square
- Studio - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 526+ Sq Ft
- 981-1005 Morrisville Pkwy
- Morrisville, NC
Additional Schools in the Area
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Parks in this Area
Downtown Cary Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Events
Walnut Street Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
WakeMed Soccer Park
- Soccer
- Trails
- Playground
R.S. Dunham Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Lions Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Rose Street Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Kay Struffolino Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Downtown Cary
This small and charming downtown in the Triangle is growing by leaps and bounds
Crossroads
Commercial area of Cary offers convenience and proximity to downtown Raleigh
Northwoods
An established Cary neighborhood near shopping, parks and recreation
South Cary
Urban access meets natural beauty just outside of Raleigh-Durham
West Raleigh
An older suburb tucked away in West Raleigh near NC State's campus
MacGregor Downs
Golf course community where upscale opulence meets cozy suburban living
Cary High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Cary, NC and is served by the Wake County Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,071 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 65% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 66% are proficient in reading. Cary High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.51, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $397,093. Discover additional schools in the area, like Crossroads FLEX, Thales Academy Cary HS, GRACE Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Cary has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Cary High School.