Alpha Academy vs Bill Hefner Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alpha Academy
Fayetteville · Charter other · Grades K–12
960 students
Bill Hefner Elementary
Fayetteville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
712 students
| Measure | Alpha Academy Fayetteville, North Carolina | Bill Hefner Elementary Fayetteville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1189 of 1,457 |
| National rank | – | #45634 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 960 | 712 |
| Enrollment | 960 | 712 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.5% | 94.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 24% |
| city | Fayetteville | Fayetteville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alpha Academy does better on math proficiency (45% vs 24%).
- •Alpha Academy does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 33%).
- •Alpha Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.5% vs 94.2%).
- •Bill Hefner Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.8).
- •Alpha Academy is the larger school with 960 students compared with 712.
- •Alpha Academy is a charter school while Bill Hefner 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 Alpha Academy better than Bill Hefner Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Alpha Academy and Bill Hefner Elementary?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Fayetteville and Fayetteville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alpha Academy: 960. Bill Hefner Elementary: 712. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alpha Academy and Bill Hefner Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Alpha Academy is unranked and Bill Hefner Elementary is 1189th of 1,457 among other schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).