Banks Road Elementary vs Willow Springs Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Banks Road Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
651 students
Willow Springs Elementary
Willow Spring · Public elementary · Grades K–5
826 students
| Measure | Banks Road Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina | Willow Springs Elementary Willow Spring, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #304 of 1,457 | #61 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #23591 of 50,301 | #5760 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 651 | 826 |
| Enrollment | 651 | 826 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.8% | 30.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 75% |
| city | Raleigh | Willow Spring |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willow Springs Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 52.2).
- •Willow Springs Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 44%).
- •Willow Springs Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 47%).
- •Willow Springs Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.8% vs 45.8%).
- •Willow Springs Elementary is the larger school with 826 students compared with 651.
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 Banks Road Elementary better than Willow Springs Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Willow Springs Elementary ranks higher (78.7 vs 52.2 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 Banks Road Elementary and Willow Springs Elementary?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Raleigh and Willow Spring in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Banks Road Elementary: 651. Willow Springs Elementary: 826. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Banks Road Elementary and Willow Springs Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Banks Road Elementary is 304th of 1,457 and Willow Springs Elementary is 61st of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).