McDeeds Creek Elementary vs STARS Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McDeeds Creek Elementary
Southern Pines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
707 students
STARS Charter
Vass · Charter other · Grades K–12
885 students
| Measure | McDeeds Creek Elementary Southern Pines, North Carolina | STARS Charter Vass, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #195 of 1,457 | – |
| National rank | #16324 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 707 | 885 |
| Enrollment | 707 | 885 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.1% | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 64% |
| Math proficiency | – | 53% |
| city | Southern Pines | Vass |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •STARS Charter does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 18.6).
- •STARS Charter is the larger school with 885 students compared with 707.
- •McDeeds Creek Elementary is a public school while STARS Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 McDeeds Creek Elementary better than STARS Charter?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are McDeeds Creek Elementary and STARS Charter?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Southern Pines and Vass in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McDeeds Creek Elementary: 707. STARS Charter: 885. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McDeeds Creek Elementary and STARS Charter rank in North Carolina?
McDeeds Creek Elementary is 195th of 1,457 and STARS Charter is unranked among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).