Swift Creek Elementary vs Vandora Springs Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Swift Creek Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
310 students
Vandora Springs Elementary
Garner · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
582 students
| Measure | Swift Creek Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina | Vandora Springs Elementary Garner, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #310 of 1,457 | #1003 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #23944 of 50,301 | #42467 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 310 | 582 |
| Enrollment | 310 | 582 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.2% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 29% |
| city | Raleigh | Garner |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Swift Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.8 vs 23.8).
- •Swift Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (40% vs 29%).
- •Swift Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 32%).
- •Swift Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.2% vs 99.5%).
- •Swift Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.2).
- •Vandora Springs Elementary is the larger school with 582 students compared with 310.
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 Swift Creek Elementary better than Vandora Springs Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Swift Creek Elementary ranks higher (51.8 vs 23.8 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 Swift Creek Elementary and Vandora Springs Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Raleigh and Garner in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Swift Creek Elementary: 310. Vandora Springs Elementary: 582. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Swift Creek Elementary and Vandora Springs Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Swift Creek Elementary is 310th of 1,457 and Vandora Springs Elementary is 1003rd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).