Excellent
#307 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 12% in state
Anderson Creek Academy
Elementary School · Anderson Creek Academy · Spring Lake, NC
A charter elementary school in Spring Lake, NC where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4940 Ray Road, Spring Lake, NC 28390
- Math 84% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 80% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Anderson Creek Academy score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 23 points since 2020, reaching 82% in 2025, across a 12-year record (2014–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Anderson Creek Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,918/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Spring Lake), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,750
Median home value
$195,200
Median rent
$1,151/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
48.9%
Poverty rate
20.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28390; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overhills ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 897 | Compare → |
| Anderson Creek PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–2 | 3.4 mi | 568 | Compare → |
| Highland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 4.2 mi | 894 | Compare → |
| South Harnett ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 3–5 | 4.8 mi | 434 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Anderson Creek Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $8,243NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Anderson Creek Academy is listed in Anderson Creek Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Anderson Creek Academy
Anderson Creek Academy is a public elementary school in Spring Lake, NC, part of Anderson Creek Academy, serving approximately 292 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #307 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Anderson Creek Academy
What grades does Anderson Creek Academy serve?
Anderson Creek Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Anderson Creek Academy?
Anderson Creek Academy has an enrollment of approximately 292 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anderson Creek Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Anderson Creek Academy is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Anderson Creek Academy rank in NC?
Anderson Creek Academy ranks #307 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Anderson Creek Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Anderson Creek Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Anderson Creek Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Anderson Creek Academy has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Anderson Creek Academy a charter school?
Yes, Anderson Creek Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Anderson Creek Academy a Title I school?
No, Anderson Creek Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 292
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Harnett County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.0%
- Phone
- (910) 814-9001
- Area population (ZIP 28390)
- 24,158
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 29.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28390; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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