Bugg Elementary vs Walnut Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bugg Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
345 students
Walnut Creek Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
574 students
| Measure | Bugg Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina | Walnut Creek Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1312 of 1,457 | #1119 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #47675 of 50,301 | #44431 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 345 | 574 |
| Enrollment | 345 | 574 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 25% |
| city | Raleigh | Raleigh |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walnut Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.7 vs 14.9).
- •Walnut Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (25% vs 11%).
- •Walnut Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 12%).
- •Bugg Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.8% vs 99.5%).
- •Walnut Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.3).
- •Walnut Creek Elementary is the larger school with 574 students compared with 345.
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 Bugg Elementary better than Walnut Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Walnut Creek Elementary ranks higher (20.7 vs 14.9 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 Bugg Elementary and Walnut Creek Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Raleigh and Raleigh in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bugg Elementary: 345. Walnut Creek Elementary: 574. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bugg Elementary and Walnut Creek Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Bugg Elementary is 1312th of 1,457 and Walnut Creek Elementary is 1119th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).