Green Level High School
Cary, NC 27519
Phone: (919) 694-8222
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 9,10,11,12 • 2261 students
Green Level High School, a public school located in Cary, NC, serves grades 9-12 in the Wake County School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Green Level High School is a public school located in Cary, NC. 2261 students attend Green Level High School.
School Ratings
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| Test Scores | 10/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 North Carolina End-of-Course Tests data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, and using 2025 North Carolina End-of-Grade Tests data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. |
| College Readiness | 10/10 | The College Readiness Rating uses this high school's graduation rates, college entrance exam participation and performance, or AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment participation to determine how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. The College Readiness Rating was created using the following data from the 2021 Civil Rights Data Collection: percentage of students enrolled in IB, AP or Dual Enrollment classes in grades 9-12, using 2025 4-year high school graduation rate data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, using 2025 Average ACT score data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, using 2025 ACT percent college ready data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, and using 2025 demographic data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. |
| Student Growth | 10/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2024 Student growth data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. |
Posted: March 29, 2026
I am a current student at Green Level High School, and I would strongly urge any parent considering this school to proceed with caution, especially families of non-white students. During my time here, I have witnessed and experienced what I believe to be clear patterns of racial bias. Asian, Black, and Hispanic students are often treated unfairly, while white students appear to receive favoritism. Some teachers openly display this bias in their interactions, grading, and disciplinary decisions.
Even more concerning is the behavior of certain staff members who, instead of supporting students, engage in gossip and rumor-spreading about students they don't like. When a teacher dislikes a student, it can escalate into multiple teachers, who are their friends, treating that student negatively, sometimes based on rumors that are shared not only among staff but also with students. This creates a hostile and uncomfortable environment that no student should have to deal with.
I and several other students have tried raising concerns, including bringing them to the principal, Ms. Summers. Unfortunately, these concerns have not been taken seriously. In my experience, the administration seems more focused on maintaining the schools image, especially in relation to district performance and athletics, than addressing serious issues affecting students well-being.
The schools high academic ratings are also misleading. There have been ongoing practices where students are given significant guidance on test content beforehand, which inflates performance metrics. This calls into question the validity of the schools reported success.
Overall, while the school may appear strong on paper, my experience suggests deeper issues with fairness, integrity, and leadership. I believe parents deserve to be aware of these concerns before making a decision.
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Posted: May 15, 2024
Upon arrival, I wasn't sure Green Level would even meet our family needs, but it has in fact exceeded our expectations in all areas. Each morning, the Principal or another administrator greets the children. The warmth walking in is truly special and encourages children to recognize that they are supported-even when they wish they were supported by a cozy bed at home.
The teachers are top notch, going a step above. Of course, you will have your favorites but almost every teacher in that school wants to be there, daily. From "extra duty" where you see a teacher smiling before the beginning of the day directing parent carpool to the extended hours teachers spend at events from arts to sports, it is apparent the environment is exceptional.
The curriculum isn't easy, and most children are minimally in honors courses. The rigor is greater than the rigor we saw in one of the best states for Education.
The staff is motivated and kind. From Mr. Tarte to Mrs. Stein in the office, everyone wants to see these children succeed. I have been blessed to see the school not just as a parent but sub and coach and truly could not recommend the school more.
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Posted: May 14, 2024
The biggest mistake I ever did was to bring my kids to Green Level. Administration is very weak and lacks leadership. Principal is a cheerleader and caters to the minority of the school population. Relies heavily on the families to motivate while she sits in her ivory tower taunting at how good Green Level is. If you want a genuine investment in your child's education, do NOT send them to Green Level.
Posted: May 11, 2024
Phenomenal communication, so many extracurricular choices for students, great support from staff and admin, excellent course section options, active PTSA, diverse community, and much more. GLHS offers competitive opportunities to prepare students for the next level. They provide several levels of course options to fit all students and allow students to engage in educational options, athletics, arts, volunteerism, interest clubs, all to help students become well-rounded individuals. Very respectful learning environment.
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Excellent learning environment. Wide variety of courses, activities and athletics. Majority of students are very serious about their academic careers, but also strive to be well-rounded people.
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Posted: September 14, 2023
My son was assaulted on the bus by a much larger peer who had bullied him for weeks. Worthless administrators ignored evidence of the assault, painted my son as the instigator, punished my son, and didn't even suspend the boy who attacked him. When my wife and I confronted the counselors about the consequences, they were almost incoherent, could barely string a sentence together, and were not concerned with my son's safety at all. This school has the worst leadership I've ever encountered in the Wake County Public School System.
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Posted: August 30, 2023
Green Level HS is a beautiful campus with excellent teachers and administrators. We get constant communication from school. The school is very safe as we have not heard or seen any incidents of bullying or violence. There is great focus on academic and athletic excellence. Many AP and Honor courses are available. Overall we are very pleased with our experience.
Posted: August 30, 2023
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Posted: May 8, 2022
I like this school because it's new and we have more freedom than middleschool and elementary. Some teachers are really devoted and make relationships with thier students while some teachers just sit back and give class work all day. there are variety of clubs and a chill community. The food... well it's free so can't complain. The pizza is cold though. I love the library it has a good view of the front of the building. Also There is carpet!!!! And nice furniture!!!! Though i wish there was a upgrade on the bathrooms.
And i wish i didn't have to take ap psych first thing in the morning
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Posted: April 1, 2022
Top notch school. Very competitive w/a large number of outstanding students. Very happy with our daughter's education here. Only wish is that Wake County would get rid of class rank as most of the top 100 students in a grade here would be valedictorians at other schools.
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Posted: December 2, 2021
So far my experience here has been terrible at this school. The teachers are the only decent part of the school, Counselors, and our principal barely do anything to help students. I have gone to get help from my counselor for a serious issue and she just made me start crying and gave me no assistance in what I really needed. This school is very competitive in both education and especially sports. They are very serious about their sports and only sports, they just want to be the best and have a title for everything. There is rarely any fun with it being so competitive. Coaches have been very unsympathetic and insensitive with students that have had medical issues and injuries. Trying to deal with injuries is hard enough but they just made the experience 10 times harder, even teammates did not show sympathy. Some coaches are good but it all depends on the sport you are going into. The school has caused my mental and emotional health to go down overall since I've started attending.
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Posted: July 7, 2021
Excellent School in the green level area
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