Buckhorn Creek Elementary vs Southern Wake Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.4 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
Southern Wake Academy
Holly Springs · Charter high · Grades 6–12
534 students
| Measure | Buckhorn Creek Elementary Holly Springs, North Carolina | Southern Wake Academy Holly Springs, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #213 of 1,457 | #230 of 528 |
| National rank | #17768 of 50,301 | #9418 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 905 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 905 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.7% | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 37% |
| city | Holly Springs | Holly Springs |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buckhorn Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.6 vs 46.2).
- •Buckhorn Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 37%).
- •Buckhorn Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.8).
- •Buckhorn Creek Elementary is the larger school with 905 students compared with 534.
- •Buckhorn Creek 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 Buckhorn Creek Elementary better than Southern Wake Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Buckhorn Creek Elementary ranks higher (60.6 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 Buckhorn Creek Elementary and Southern Wake Academy?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Holly Springs and Holly Springs in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buckhorn Creek Elementary: 905. Southern Wake Academy: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buckhorn Creek Elementary and Southern Wake Academy rank in North Carolina?
Buckhorn Creek Elementary is 213th of 1,457 and Southern Wake Academy is 230th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).