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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
August 18, 2025
My daughter joined this school 2 years ago, when she was at the first grade. She loves the teachers and the school itself. Very safe place. She needed to take ESL classes (English as a second... More
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Weatherstone Elementary School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
August 16, 2025
I attended St. Michael’s from kindergarten through 8th grade, where I was blessed with amazing teachers who supported me and made me excited to come to school each day. St. Michael’s not only helped... More
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St. Michael The Archangel Cath School
Parent / Guardian
August 07, 2025
Rude staff
Rude principal
Rude management
No focus on learning and course schedule
Never reply to emails with respect or empathy
Bad school
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Panther Creek High