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#1581 of 2,648 schools in NC
Spring Creek High
High School · Wayne County Public Schools · Seven Springs, NC
A Wayne County Public Schools high school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4340 Indian Springs Rd, Seven Springs, NC 28578
- Math 68% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Spring Creek High score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 29 points since 2019, reaching 66% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Spring Creek High 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,183/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,966
Median home value
$87,100
Median rent
$834/mo
College educated
10.6%
Homeownership
70%
Poverty rate
38.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28578; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in Wayne County Public Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles B Aycock HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,125 | Compare → |
| Rosewood HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 447 | Compare → |
| Wayne Middle / High AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–12 | Not available | 37 | 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.
Wayne County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #14 of 32
- District spending per student
- $11,267NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Spring Creek High is listed in Wayne County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Spring Creek High
Spring Creek High is a public high school in Seven Springs, NC, part of Wayne County Public Schools, serving approximately 742 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,581 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Spring Creek High
What grades does Spring Creek High serve?
Spring Creek High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Spring Creek High?
Spring Creek High has an enrollment of approximately 742 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Creek High?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Creek High is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Spring Creek High rank in NC?
Spring Creek High ranks #1,581 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Spring Creek High's MySchoolScout rating?
Spring Creek High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Spring Creek High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Spring Creek High has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Spring Creek High a charter school?
No, Spring Creek High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Spring Creek High a Title I school?
No, Spring Creek High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spring Creek High?
99.6% of students at Spring Creek High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 742
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.1%
- Phone
- (919) 751-7160
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 28578)
- 4,585
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 29.9
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 28578; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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