Butner-Stem Middle vs Falls Lake Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Butner-Stem Middle
Butner · Public middle · Grades 6–8
391 students
Falls Lake Academy
Creedmoor · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,105 students
| Measure | Butner-Stem Middle Butner, North Carolina | Falls Lake Academy Creedmoor, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #419 of 469 | – |
| National rank | #14431 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 391 | 1,105 |
| Enrollment | 391 | 1,105 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 56% |
| city | Butner | Creedmoor |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Falls Lake Academy does better on math proficiency (56% vs 22%).
- •Falls Lake Academy does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 32%).
- •Falls Lake Academy does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 17.8).
- •Falls Lake Academy is the larger school with 1,105 students compared with 391.
- •Butner-Stem Middle is a public school while Falls Lake 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 Butner-Stem Middle better than Falls Lake Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Butner-Stem Middle and Falls Lake Academy?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Butner and Creedmoor in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butner-Stem Middle: 391. Falls Lake Academy: 1,105. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butner-Stem Middle and Falls Lake Academy rank in North Carolina?
Butner-Stem Middle is 419th of 469 and Falls Lake Academy is unranked among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).