Summary:
The 27506 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, Buies Creek Elementary, which serves grades K-5 with an enrollment of 230 students. The school is part of the Harnett County Schools district, which is ranked 184 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Buies Creek Elementary's academic performance, as measured by statewide test scores in Mathematics, Reading, and Science, is generally below the district and state averages. The school's statewide ranking among North Carolina elementary schools has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 823 out of 1,505 schools in 2023-2024 to 955 out of 1,502 schools in 2022-2023, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, the school has a relatively high free/reduced lunch rate of 56.52%, indicating a significant portion of economically disadvantaged students.
Despite the challenges faced by Buies Creek Elementary, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13.6 to 1 and spends $10,852 per student. These metrics suggest that the school is working to provide a supportive learning environment for its students. However, the combination of below-average academic performance and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of the school and its community.
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