Buckhorn Creek Elementary vs Holly Grove Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.6 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
Holly Grove Elementary
Holly Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
889 students
| Measure | Buckhorn Creek Elementary Holly Springs, North Carolina | Holly Grove Elementary Holly Springs, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #213 of 1,457 | #42 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #17768 of 50,301 | #4262 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 905 | 889 |
| Enrollment | 905 | 889 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.7% | 13.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 70% |
| city | Holly Springs | Holly Springs |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holly Grove Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 60.6).
- •Holly Grove Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 48%).
- •Holly Grove Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 50%).
- •Holly Grove Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.3% vs 25.7%).
- •Buckhorn Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.6).
- •Buckhorn Creek Elementary is the larger school with 905 students compared with 889.
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 Holly Grove Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Holly Grove Elementary ranks higher (81.3 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 Holly Grove Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Holly Springs and Holly Springs in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buckhorn Creek Elementary: 905. Holly Grove Elementary: 889. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buckhorn Creek Elementary and Holly Grove Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Buckhorn Creek Elementary is 213th of 1,457 and Holly Grove Elementary is 42nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).