Anderson Creek Academy vs Western Harnett High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.5 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
Western Harnett High
Lillington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,324 students
| Measure | Anderson Creek Academy Spring Lake, North Carolina | Western Harnett High Lillington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #240 of 1,457 | #345 of 528 |
| National rank | #19691 of 50,301 | #12595 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 305 | 1,324 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 1,324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 61.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 34% |
| city | Spring Lake | Lillington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Anderson Creek Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.8 vs 33.3).
- •Anderson Creek Academy does better on math proficiency (52% vs 34%).
- •Anderson Creek Academy does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 45%).
- •Anderson Creek Academy does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 23.6).
- •Western Harnett High is the larger school with 1,324 students compared with 305.
- •Anderson Creek Academy is a charter school while Western Harnett High 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 Western Harnett High?
On the Success Index (US), Anderson Creek Academy ranks higher (57.8 vs 33.3 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 Western Harnett High?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Spring Lake and Lillington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anderson Creek Academy: 305. Western Harnett High: 1,324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anderson Creek Academy and Western Harnett High rank in North Carolina?
Anderson Creek Academy is 240th of 1,457 and Western Harnett High is 345th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).