Buckhorn Creek Elementary vs Northwest Harnett Elementary
Buckhorn Creek Elementary and Northwest Harnett Elementary are very closely rated, both scoring around 7.1 out of 10. Buckhorn Creek Elementary is significantly larger with 870 students, about 1.6× the size of Northwest Harnett Elementary (553). In math proficiency, Northwest Harnett Elementary leads at 52.0%.
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Buckhorn Creek Elementary
Holly Springs, NC
7.1/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
870 students
Northwest Harnett Elementary
Fuquay-Varina, NC
7.3/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
553 students
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| Metric | Buckhorn Creek Elementary | Northwest Harnett Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.1 / 10 | 7.3 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.6 | 6.7 |
| Growth Score | 5.7 | 7.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 24.7% | 45% |
| Environment Score | 8.6 | 6.5 |
| State Rank | #842 of 2,660 | #664 of 2,660 |
| State Percentile | 68th | 75th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Buckhorn Creek Elementary | Northwest Harnett Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 48.0% | 52.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 50.0% | 55.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Buckhorn Creek Elementary | Northwest Harnett Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 5th | Pre-K – 5th |
| Enrollment | 870 | 553 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 14.3:1 | 14.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 24.7% | 45.0% |
| District | Wake County Schools | Harnett County Schools |
| City | Holly Springs | Fuquay-Varina |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Holly Springs (27540) | Fuquay-Varina (27526) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $125,681 | $105,055 |
| Median Home Value | $474,700 | $372,300 |
| Median Rent | $1,718 | $1,591 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 64.7% | 45.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.2% | 6.5% |
| Avg Commute | 29 min | 33 min |