Dixon Road Elementary vs Northwest Harnett Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 23 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dixon Road Elementary
Willow Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
644 students
Northwest Harnett Elementary
Fuquay-Varina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
645 students
| Measure | Dixon Road Elementary Willow Spring, North Carolina | Northwest Harnett Elementary Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #900 of 1,457 | #264 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #40755 of 50,301 | #20779 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 644 | 645 |
| Enrollment | 644 | 645 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 42.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 52% |
| city | Willow Spring | Fuquay-Varina |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest Harnett Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.3 vs 26.4).
- •Northwest Harnett Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 35%).
- •Northwest Harnett Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 43%).
- •Northwest Harnett Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.5% vs 99.5%).
- •Dixon Road Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.9).
- •Northwest Harnett Elementary is the larger school with 645 students compared with 644.
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 Dixon Road Elementary better than Northwest Harnett Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest Harnett Elementary ranks higher (56.3 vs 26.4 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 Dixon Road Elementary and Northwest Harnett Elementary?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Willow Spring and Fuquay-Varina in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dixon Road Elementary: 644. Northwest Harnett Elementary: 645. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dixon Road Elementary and Northwest Harnett Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Dixon Road Elementary is 900th of 1,457 and Northwest Harnett Elementary is 264th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).