Harris Creek Elementary vs Wildwood Forest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.2 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
Wildwood Forest Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
551 students
| Measure | Harris Creek Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina | Wildwood Forest Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #314 of 1,457 | #1052 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #24131 of 50,301 | #43422 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 827 | 551 |
| Enrollment | 827 | 551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.6% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 25% |
| city | Raleigh | Raleigh |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harris Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.5 vs 22.3).
- •Harris Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (39% vs 25%).
- •Harris Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 30%).
- •Harris Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.6% vs 99.5%).
- •Wildwood Forest Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 12.7).
- •Harris Creek Elementary is the larger school with 827 students compared with 551.
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 Wildwood Forest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Harris Creek Elementary ranks higher (51.5 vs 22.3 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 Wildwood Forest Elementary?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Raleigh and Raleigh in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harris Creek Elementary: 827. Wildwood Forest Elementary: 551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harris Creek Elementary and Wildwood Forest Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Harris Creek Elementary is 314th of 1,457 and Wildwood Forest Elementary is 1052nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).