Hornets Nest Elementary vs Long Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hornets Nest Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
601 students
Long Creek Elementary
Huntersville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
527 students
| Measure | Hornets Nest Elementary Charlotte, North Carolina | Long Creek Elementary Huntersville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1401 of 1,457 | #904 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #48963 of 50,301 | #40781 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 601 | 527 |
| Enrollment | 601 | 527 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 32% |
| city | Charlotte | Huntersville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Long Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.4 vs 11.7).
- •Long Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •Long Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 21%).
- •Long Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 99.5%).
- •Long Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 20.0).
- •Hornets Nest Elementary is the larger school with 601 students compared with 527.
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 Hornets Nest Elementary better than Long Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Long Creek Elementary ranks higher (26.4 vs 11.7 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 Hornets Nest Elementary and Long Creek Elementary?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Huntersville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hornets Nest Elementary: 601. Long Creek Elementary: 527. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hornets Nest Elementary and Long Creek Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Hornets Nest Elementary is 1401st of 1,457 and Long Creek Elementary is 904th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).