Highland Elementary vs Anderson Creek Academy
Highland Elementary has a higher overall rating of 7.8/10 compared to 7.0/10. Highland Elementary is significantly larger with 894 students, about 3.1× the size of Anderson Creek Academy (292). In math proficiency, Anderson Creek Academy leads at 52.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Highland Elementary
Sanford, NC
7.8/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
894 students
Anderson Creek Academy
Spring Lake, NC
7.0/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5thCharter
292 students
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| Metric | Highland Elementary | Anderson Creek Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.8 / 10 | 7.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.3 | 9.4 |
| Growth Score | 9.5 | 7.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 54.8% | — |
| Environment Score | 5.7 | 3.5 |
| State Rank | #384 of 2,660 | #856 of 2,660 |
| State Percentile | 86th | 68th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Highland Elementary | Anderson Creek Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 41.0% | 52.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 48.0% | 57.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Highland Elementary | Anderson Creek Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 5th | Kindergarten – 5th |
| Enrollment | 894 | 292 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 14.4:1 | 16.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 54.8% | — |
| District | Harnett County Schools | Anderson Creek Academy |
| City | Sanford | Spring Lake |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Sanford (27330) | Spring Lake (28390) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $60,726 | $58,750 |
| Median Home Value | $213,000 | $195,200 |
| Median Rent | $966 | $1,151 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 23.1% | 27.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.3% | 20.1% |
| Avg Commute | 25 min | 28 min |