Buies Creek Elementary vs Harnett Central High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buies Creek Elementary
Buies Creek · Public elementary · Grades K–5
267 students
Harnett Central High
Angier · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,522 students
| Measure | Buies Creek Elementary Buies Creek, North Carolina | Harnett Central High Angier, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #456 of 1,457 | #373 of 528 |
| National rank | #30006 of 50,301 | #13208 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 267 | 1,522 |
| Enrollment | 267 | 1,522 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.7% | 56.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 31% |
| city | Buies Creek | Angier |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buies Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.9 vs 30.6).
- •Buies Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 31%).
- •Buies Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •Harnett Central High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.1% vs 57.7%).
- •Buies Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 24.5).
- •Harnett Central High is the larger school with 1,522 students compared with 267.
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 Buies Creek Elementary better than Harnett Central High?
On the Success Index (US), Buies Creek Elementary ranks higher (42.9 vs 30.6 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 Buies Creek Elementary and Harnett Central High?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Buies Creek and Angier in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buies Creek Elementary: 267. Harnett Central High: 1,522. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buies Creek Elementary and Harnett Central High rank in North Carolina?
Buies Creek Elementary is 456th of 1,457 and Harnett Central High is 373rd of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).