Hortons Creek Elementary vs Panther Creek High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.0 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
Panther Creek High
Cary · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,609 students
| Measure | Hortons Creek Elementary Cary, North Carolina | Panther Creek High Cary, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #90 of 1,457 | #12 of 528 |
| National rank | #7399 of 50,301 | #1243 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 739 | 2,609 |
| Enrollment | 739 | 2,609 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.5% | 14.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 80% |
| city | Cary | Cary |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Panther Creek High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.2 vs 75.9).
- •Panther Creek High does better on math proficiency (80% vs 63%).
- •Panther Creek High does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 66%).
- •Hortons Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.5% vs 14.8%).
- •Hortons Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 20.4).
- •Panther Creek High is the larger school with 2,609 students compared with 739.
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 Panther Creek High?
On the Success Index (US), Panther Creek High ranks higher (80.2 vs 75.9 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 Panther Creek High?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Cary and Cary in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hortons Creek Elementary: 739. Panther Creek High: 2,609. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hortons Creek Elementary and Panther Creek High rank in North Carolina?
Hortons Creek Elementary is 90th of 1,457 and Panther Creek High is 12th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).