Anderson Creek Academy vs Highland Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anderson Creek Academy
Spring Lake · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
305 students
Highland Elementary
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
854 students
| Measure | Anderson Creek Academy Spring Lake, North Carolina | Highland Elementary Sanford, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #240 of 1,457 | #378 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #19691 of 50,301 | #27390 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 305 | 854 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 854 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 54.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 41% |
| city | Spring Lake | Sanford |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Anderson Creek Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.8 vs 46.7).
- •Anderson Creek Academy does better on math proficiency (52% vs 41%).
- •Anderson Creek Academy does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 48%).
- •Highland Elementary is the larger school with 854 students compared with 305.
- •Anderson Creek Academy is a charter school while Highland 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 Anderson Creek Academy better than Highland Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Anderson Creek Academy ranks higher (57.8 vs 46.7 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 Anderson Creek Academy and Highland Elementary?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Spring Lake and Sanford in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anderson Creek Academy: 305. Highland Elementary: 854. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anderson Creek Academy and Highland Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Anderson Creek Academy is 240th of 1,457 and Highland Elementary is 378th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).