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Buckhorn Creek Elementary School

5651 Honeycutt Rd
Holly Springs, NC 27540
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 761 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Buckhorn Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 761 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 20% in NC
  • : 76% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Buckhorn Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Buckhorn Creek Elementary School's student population of 761 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
761 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Buckhorn Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buckhorn Creek Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#384 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Buckhorn Creek Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
76%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Buckhorn Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Buckhorn Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Buckhorn Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Buckhorn Creek Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Buckhorn Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
14%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Buckhorn Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
12%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Buckhorn Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
60%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Buckhorn Creek Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Buckhorn Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Buckhorn Creek Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Buckhorn Creek Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Buckhorn Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Buckhorn Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buckhorn Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Buckhorn Creek Elementary School is ranked #384 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Buckhorn Creek Elementary School?
761 students attend Buckhorn Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Buckhorn Creek Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buckhorn Creek Elementary School?
Buckhorn Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Buckhorn Creek Elementary School offer ?
Buckhorn Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Buckhorn Creek Elementary School part of?
Buckhorn Creek Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 761 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 76% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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