Hortons Creek Elementary vs Lincoln Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 192 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hortons Creek Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
739 students
Lincoln Elementary
Leland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
738 students
| Measure | Hortons Creek Elementary Cary, North Carolina | Lincoln Elementary Leland, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #90 of 1,457 | #1229 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #7399 of 50,301 | #46440 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 739 | 738 |
| Enrollment | 739 | 738 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.5% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 31% |
| city | Cary | Leland |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hortons Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 17.3).
- •Hortons Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 31%).
- •Hortons Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 26%).
- •Hortons Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.5% vs 99.6%).
- •Hortons Creek Elementary is the larger school with 739 students compared with 738.
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 Hortons Creek Elementary better than Lincoln Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hortons Creek Elementary ranks higher (75.9 vs 17.3 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 Hortons Creek Elementary and Lincoln Elementary?
About 192 km in a straight line, between Cary and Leland in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hortons Creek Elementary: 739. Lincoln Elementary: 738. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hortons Creek Elementary and Lincoln Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Hortons Creek Elementary is 90th of 1,457 and Lincoln Elementary is 1229th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).