Middle Creek Elementary vs Oak Grove Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Middle Creek Elementary
Apex · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
636 students
Oak Grove Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
553 students
| Measure | Middle Creek Elementary Apex, North Carolina | Oak Grove Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #175 of 1,457 | #129 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #14662 of 50,301 | #10020 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 636 | 553 |
| Enrollment | 636 | 553 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.3% | 33.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 59% |
| city | Apex | Raleigh |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Grove Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.9 vs 65.2).
- •Oak Grove Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 51%).
- •Oak Grove Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 57%).
- •Oak Grove Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.1% vs 34.3%).
- •Oak Grove Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.5).
- •Middle Creek Elementary is the larger school with 636 students compared with 553.
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 Middle Creek Elementary better than Oak Grove Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Grove Elementary ranks higher (71.9 vs 65.2 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 Middle Creek Elementary and Oak Grove Elementary?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Apex and Raleigh in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Middle Creek Elementary: 636. Oak Grove Elementary: 553. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Middle Creek Elementary and Oak Grove Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Middle Creek Elementary is 175th of 1,457 and Oak Grove Elementary is 129th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).