Hortons Creek Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Cary, North Carolina 27519 · Wake County Schools
#90 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#7399 of 50,301 nationally
About Hortons Creek Elementary
Hortons Creek Elementary is a public elementary located in Cary, in the Wake County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 739 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 75.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 90th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (40th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 739.
There are 31 schools in Cary; Hortons Creek Elementary ranks 13th of 30 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)63%
- Reading proficiency (30%)66%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)11.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Hortons Creek Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 739
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 11.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 66%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 63%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Hortons Creek Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Alston Ridge Middle
Cary · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,494 students · 1.5 km away
Panther Creek High
Cary · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,609 students · 2.0 km away
Alston Ridge Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
917 students · 2.1 km away
Mills Park Middle
Cary · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,632 students · 3.4 km away
Mills Park Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
594 students · 3.6 km away
Lyons Farm Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
608 students · 3.9 km away
Parkside Elementary
Morrisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
730 students · 4.1 km away
Carpenter Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
604 students · 4.7 km away
Highcroft Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
698 students · 5.0 km away
Green Hope High
Cary · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,304 students · 5.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
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738 students
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740 students
Moyock Elementary
Moyock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
740 students
Shepherd Elementary
Mooresville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
738 students
Grove Park Elementary School
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
740 students
University Meadows Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
737 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hortons Creek Elementary a good school?
Hortons Creek Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 75.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #90 of 1,457 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Hortons Creek Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Hortons Creek Elementary ranks #90 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #7399 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hortons Creek Elementary?
Hortons Creek Elementary had 739 students in 2025.
Is Hortons Creek Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Hortons Creek Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hortons Creek Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hortons Creek Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.