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