Achievement Charter Academy vs Northwest Harnett Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Achievement Charter Academy
Fuquay-Varina · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
211 students
Northwest Harnett Elementary
Fuquay-Varina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
645 students
| Measure | Achievement Charter Academy Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina | Northwest Harnett Elementary Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #532 of 1,457 | #264 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #32536 of 50,301 | #20779 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 211 | 645 |
| Enrollment | 211 | 645 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 42.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 55% |
| Math proficiency | – | 52% |
| city | Fuquay-Varina | Fuquay-Varina |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest Harnett Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.3 vs 39.1).
- •Achievement Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.9).
- •Northwest Harnett Elementary is the larger school with 645 students compared with 211.
- •Achievement Charter Academy is a charter school while Northwest Harnett Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Achievement Charter Academy better than Northwest Harnett Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest Harnett Elementary ranks higher (56.3 vs 39.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Achievement Charter Academy and Northwest Harnett Elementary?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Fuquay-Varina and Fuquay-Varina in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Achievement Charter Academy: 211. Northwest Harnett Elementary: 645. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Achievement Charter Academy and Northwest Harnett Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Achievement Charter Academy is 532nd of 1,457 and Northwest Harnett Elementary is 264th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).