Buckhorn Creek Elementary vs Herbert Akins Rd Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckhorn Creek Elementary
Holly Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
905 students
Herbert Akins Rd Elementary
Fuquay-Varina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
988 students
| Measure | Buckhorn Creek Elementary Holly Springs, North Carolina | Herbert Akins Rd Elementary Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #213 of 1,457 | #179 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #17768 of 50,301 | #14791 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 905 | 988 |
| Enrollment | 905 | 988 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.7% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 51% |
| city | Holly Springs | Fuquay-Varina |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herbert Akins Rd Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.0 vs 60.6).
- •Herbert Akins Rd Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 48%).
- •Herbert Akins Rd Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 50%).
- •Buckhorn Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.7% vs 32%).
- •Buckhorn Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.5).
- •Herbert Akins Rd Elementary is the larger school with 988 students compared with 905.
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 Buckhorn Creek Elementary better than Herbert Akins Rd Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Herbert Akins Rd Elementary ranks higher (65.0 vs 60.6 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 Buckhorn Creek Elementary and Herbert Akins Rd Elementary?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Holly Springs and Fuquay-Varina in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buckhorn Creek Elementary: 905. Herbert Akins Rd Elementary: 988. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buckhorn Creek Elementary and Herbert Akins Rd Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Buckhorn Creek Elementary is 213th of 1,457 and Herbert Akins Rd Elementary is 179th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).