Panther Creek High School

Panther Creek High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
6770 McCrimmon Pky,  Cary, NC
Wake County Schools
3.9
3.2
2,326 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms Camille Hedrick
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1350
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
83%
Reading Proficiency
83%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
96%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A-
Teachers
A
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Reading Proficiency
83%
Math Proficiency
83%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
118
Full Time Teachers
118
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1350
Math
690
Verbal
660
Average ACT
30
Math
29
English
30
Reading
30
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
26
AP Pass Rate
74.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
298:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.5%
Female
49.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
42.7%
White
28.9%
Black
15.8%
Hispanic
7.9%
Two or more races
4.2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#18 Best College Prep Public HS in North Carolina
#23 Best Public HS in North Carolina
#25 Best HS For Stem in North Carolina
Source: Niche

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 1,290 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1,210 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 979 Students
East Carolina University 467 Students
Duke University 458 Students
Appalachian State University 444 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 394 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 369 Students
Elon University 253 Students
Wake Forest University 252 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Computer Science 339 Students
Biology 333 Students
Business 320 Students
Psychology 197 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 160 Students
Nursing 129 Students
Marketing 93 Students
Engineering 84 Students
Finance 82 Students
Political Science and Government 79 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 491 Reviews
4.0 Senior
12/16/2024
Spending 4 Years in Panther Creek was a very transformative time. There are plenty of resources and academics but it really shines with its extracurriculars. Being in the theater program was some of the best experiences I had in high school and i made some of my best friends there. If you're planning on going here then try to find an extracurricular that fits you and go all out for it.
4.0 Senior
5/12/2024
Being a STEM savant I have had many opportunities through clubs and competitions at my local school. I would like to see more clubs and activities in STEM to grow in future especially the HOSA.
5.0 Senior
4/26/2024
Great school that prepares you for college, coursework can be challenging and pushes you to work on yourself. Teachers want to help and are willing to give you assistance if you search for it, however some teachers' teaching styles can be a hit or miss depending on the student. Administrations is kind and teachers are generally kind overall.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 22 Reviews
1.0 student
10/2/2025
Panther creek has horrible teachers or half the time doesnt even have teachers and only a handful of teachers here can teach and they deserve to be teaching in a better school because the staffs are so rude and dont rlly care about anything but students following rules. They dont care if students le...
2.0 student
10/2/2025
unnecessary cause of stress and hair loss :(
1.0 parent
8/8/2025
Rude staffRude principal Rude management No focus on learning and course schedule Never reply to emails with respect or empathy Bad school
1.0 parent
9/23/2024
Why is it that the front office makes you feel like a criminal outsider for dropping off your kids’ lunch? After a minute of standing at the doorbell showing my ID, still no response. At the same time, a student held the door open for me so I walked in. Teacher/parking lot attendant looked at me lik...

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Panther Creek 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 2,326 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 83% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 83% are proficient in reading. Panther Creek High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.63, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1350 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $582,751. Discover additional schools in the area, like Green Hope High, Scholars Academy for the Gifted - Cary, Cary Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Cary has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Panther Creek High School.

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