South Lakes Elementary vs Willow Spring High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 952 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Lakes Elementary
Fuquay-Varina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
774 students
Willow Spring High
Fuquay Varina · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,223 students
| Measure | South Lakes Elementary Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina | Willow Spring High Fuquay Varina, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #141 of 1,457 | #145 of 528 |
| National rank | #11123 of 50,301 | #6480 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 774 | 2,223 |
| Enrollment | 774 | 2,223 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.5% | 28.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Fuquay-Varina | Fuquay Varina |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Lakes Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 57.4).
- •South Lakes Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.5% vs 28.7%).
- •South Lakes Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 20.4).
- •Willow Spring High is the larger school with 2,223 students compared with 774.
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 South Lakes Elementary better than Willow Spring High?
On the Success Index (US), South Lakes Elementary ranks higher (70.3 vs 57.4 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 South Lakes Elementary and Willow Spring High?
About 952 m in a straight line, between Fuquay-Varina and Fuquay Varina in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Lakes Elementary: 774. Willow Spring High: 2,223. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Lakes Elementary and Willow Spring High rank in North Carolina?
South Lakes Elementary is 141st of 1,457 and Willow Spring High is 145th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).