Fuquay-Varina Elementary vs Willow Springs Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fuquay-Varina Elementary
Fuquay-Varina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
772 students
Willow Springs Elementary
Willow Spring · Public elementary · Grades K–5
826 students
| Measure | Fuquay-Varina Elementary Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina | Willow Springs Elementary Willow Spring, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #300 of 1,457 | #61 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #23240 of 50,301 | #5760 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 772 | 826 |
| Enrollment | 772 | 826 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.9% | 30.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 75% |
| city | Fuquay-Varina | Willow Spring |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willow Springs Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 52.7).
- •Willow Springs Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 42%).
- •Willow Springs Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 49%).
- •Willow Springs Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.8% vs 35.9%).
- •Willow Springs Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.4).
- •Willow Springs Elementary is the larger school with 826 students compared with 772.
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 Fuquay-Varina Elementary better than Willow Springs Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Willow Springs Elementary ranks higher (78.7 vs 52.7 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 Fuquay-Varina Elementary and Willow Springs Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Fuquay-Varina and Willow Spring in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fuquay-Varina Elementary: 772. Willow Springs Elementary: 826. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fuquay-Varina Elementary and Willow Springs Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Fuquay-Varina Elementary is 300th of 1,457 and Willow Springs Elementary is 61st of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).