Peak Charter Academy vs Turner Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Peak Charter Academy
Apex · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
651 students
Turner Creek Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
638 students
| Measure | Peak Charter Academy Apex, North Carolina | Turner Creek Elementary Cary, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #104 of 1,457 | #80 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #8345 of 50,301 | #6969 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 651 | 638 |
| Enrollment | 651 | 638 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.9% | 22.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 63% |
| city | Apex | Cary |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Turner Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.6 vs 74.4).
- •Peak Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (64% vs 63%).
- •Peak Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 61%).
- •Peak Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.9% vs 22.6%).
- •Turner Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 18.6).
- •Peak Charter Academy is the larger school with 651 students compared with 638.
- •Peak Charter Academy is a charter school while Turner Creek Elementary is a public 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 Peak Charter Academy better than Turner Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Turner Creek Elementary ranks higher (76.6 vs 74.4 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 Peak Charter Academy and Turner Creek Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Apex and Cary in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Peak Charter Academy: 651. Turner Creek Elementary: 638. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Peak Charter Academy and Turner Creek Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Peak Charter Academy is 104th of 1,457 and Turner Creek Elementary is 80th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).