Buies Creek Elementary vs Harnett Central Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.3 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 Middle
Angier · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,059 students
| Measure | Buies Creek Elementary Buies Creek, North Carolina | Harnett Central Middle Angier, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #456 of 1,457 | #333 of 469 |
| National rank | #30006 of 50,301 | #13142 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 267 | 1,059 |
| Enrollment | 267 | 1,059 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.7% | 97.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 28% |
| 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 23.4).
- •Buies Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 28%).
- •Buies Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 38%).
- •Buies Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.7% vs 97.8%).
- •Harnett Central Middle does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 17.8).
- •Harnett Central Middle is the larger school with 1,059 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 Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Buies Creek Elementary ranks higher (42.9 vs 23.4 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 Middle?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Buies Creek and Angier in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buies Creek Elementary: 267. Harnett Central Middle: 1,059. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buies Creek Elementary and Harnett Central Middle rank in North Carolina?
Buies Creek Elementary is 456th of 1,457 and Harnett Central Middle is 333rd of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).