South Lakes Elementary vs Willow Springs Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.0 km 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 Springs Elementary
Willow Spring · Public elementary · Grades K–5
826 students
| Measure | South Lakes Elementary Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina | Willow Springs Elementary Willow Spring, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #141 of 1,457 | #61 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #11123 of 50,301 | #5760 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 774 | 826 |
| Enrollment | 774 | 826 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.5% | 30.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 66% |
| Math proficiency | – | 75% |
| city | Fuquay-Varina | Willow Spring |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willow Springs Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 70.3).
- •South Lakes Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.5% vs 30.8%).
- •Willow Springs Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.2).
- •Willow Springs Elementary is the larger school with 826 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 Springs Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Willow Springs Elementary ranks higher (78.7 vs 70.3 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 Springs Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Fuquay-Varina and Willow Spring in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Lakes Elementary: 774. Willow Springs Elementary: 826. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Lakes Elementary and Willow Springs Elementary rank in North Carolina?
South Lakes Elementary is 141st of 1,457 and Willow Springs Elementary is 61st of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).