Very Good
#571 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 22% in state
Panther Creek High
High School · Wake County Schools · Cary, NC
A Wake County Schools high school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6770 McCrimmon Parkway, Cary, NC 27519
- Math 90% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 86% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Panther Creek High score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 88% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Panther Creek High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Raleigh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,393/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cary), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$159,414
Median home value
$614,100
Median rent
$1,854/mo
College educated
78.2%
Homeownership
69.1%
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27519; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Hope HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 2,126 | Compare → |
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| Green Level HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 4.1 mi | 2,149 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wake County Schools
- Schools in district
- 197
- Rank in district
- #67 of 194
- District spending per student
- $11,691NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Panther Creek High is listed in Wake County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Panther Creek High
Panther Creek High is a public high school in Cary, NC, part of Wake County Schools, serving approximately 2,561 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #571 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Panther Creek High
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Panther Creek High
What grades does Panther Creek High serve?
Panther Creek High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Panther Creek High?
Panther Creek High has an enrollment of approximately 2,561 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Panther Creek High?
The student-teacher ratio at Panther Creek High is 21.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Panther Creek High rank in NC?
Panther Creek High ranks #571 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Panther Creek High's MySchoolScout rating?
Panther Creek High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Panther Creek High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Panther Creek High has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Panther Creek High a charter school?
No, Panther Creek High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Panther Creek High a Title I school?
No, Panther Creek High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Panther Creek High?
16.6% of students at Panther Creek High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,561
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 118
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Wake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.1%
- Phone
- (919) 463-8656
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- Area population (ZIP 27519)
- 67,976
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27519; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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