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College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Cary at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
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Wake County School District
159,778 students | CARY, NC
Grades PK, K-12 | 196 schools
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Reviews From Schools in Cary
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Parent / Guardian
October 02, 2025
Hands down one of the best elementary schools in the area! I transferred my daughter to CBA from another school where she wasn't getting the basic attention and support from the teachers. Switching... More
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Chesterbrook Academy Elementary School Cary
Parent / Guardian
October 02, 2025
My son has been attending Chesterbrook for over five years, and he absolutely loves it! Each year he is supported by dedicated teachers and staff who both challenge him and prepare him for the next... More
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Chesterbrook Academy Elementary School Cary
Current student
October 01, 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... More
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Panther Creek High