Ballentine Elementary vs Southern Wake Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballentine Elementary
Fuquay Varina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
742 students
Southern Wake Academy
Holly Springs · Charter high · Grades 6–12
534 students
| Measure | Ballentine Elementary Fuquay Varina, North Carolina | Southern Wake Academy Holly Springs, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #217 of 1,457 | #230 of 528 |
| National rank | #18375 of 50,301 | #9418 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 742 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 742 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.6% | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 37% |
| city | Fuquay Varina | Holly Springs |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ballentine Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.7 vs 46.2).
- •Ballentine Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 37%).
- •Ballentine Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •Ballentine Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.8).
- •Ballentine Elementary is the larger school with 742 students compared with 534.
- •Ballentine Elementary is a public school while Southern Wake Academy is a charter 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 Ballentine Elementary better than Southern Wake Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Ballentine Elementary ranks higher (59.7 vs 46.2 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 Ballentine Elementary and Southern Wake Academy?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Fuquay Varina and Holly Springs in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballentine Elementary: 742. Southern Wake Academy: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballentine Elementary and Southern Wake Academy rank in North Carolina?
Ballentine Elementary is 217th of 1,457 and Southern Wake Academy is 230th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).