Buies Creek Elementary vs Lillington-Shawtown Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.5 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
Lillington-Shawtown Elementary
Lillington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
695 students
| Measure | Buies Creek Elementary Buies Creek, North Carolina | Lillington-Shawtown Elementary Lillington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #456 of 1,457 | #890 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #30006 of 50,301 | #40592 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 267 | 695 |
| Enrollment | 267 | 695 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.7% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 39% |
| city | Buies Creek | Lillington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buies Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.9 vs 26.7).
- •Buies Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 39%).
- •Buies Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •Buies Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.7% vs 99.6%).
- •Lillington-Shawtown Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 17.8).
- •Lillington-Shawtown Elementary is the larger school with 695 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 Lillington-Shawtown Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Buies Creek Elementary ranks higher (42.9 vs 26.7 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 Lillington-Shawtown Elementary?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Buies Creek and Lillington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buies Creek Elementary: 267. Lillington-Shawtown Elementary: 695. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buies Creek Elementary and Lillington-Shawtown Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Buies Creek Elementary is 456th of 1,457 and Lillington-Shawtown Elementary is 890th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).