Harris Creek Elementary vs Neuse River Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harris Creek Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
827 students
Neuse River Middle
Raleigh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
877 students
| Measure | Harris Creek Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina | Neuse River Middle Raleigh, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #314 of 1,457 | #392 of 469 |
| National rank | #24131 of 50,301 | #14183 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 827 | 877 |
| Enrollment | 827 | 877 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.6% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 17% |
| city | Raleigh | Raleigh |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harris Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.5 vs 17.5).
- •Harris Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (39% vs 17%).
- •Harris Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 29%).
- •Harris Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.6% vs 99.7%).
- •Harris Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.9).
- •Neuse River Middle is the larger school with 877 students compared with 827.
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 Harris Creek Elementary better than Neuse River Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Harris Creek Elementary ranks higher (51.5 vs 17.5 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 Harris Creek Elementary and Neuse River Middle?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Raleigh and Raleigh in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harris Creek Elementary: 827. Neuse River Middle: 877. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harris Creek Elementary and Neuse River Middle rank in North Carolina?
Harris Creek Elementary is 314th of 1,457 and Neuse River Middle is 392nd of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).