Serving 739 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hortons Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 739 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hortons Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hortons Creek Elementary School's student population of 739 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
739 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Rankings
Hortons Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hortons Creek Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#98 out of 2617 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)85%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
50%
5%
Hispanic
7%
22%
Black
11%
24%
White
28%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Wake County Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hortons Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Hortons Creek Elementary School is ranked #98 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Hortons Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Hortons Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mills Park Elementary School, Alston Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Hortons Creek Elementary School?
739 students attend Hortons Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Hortons Creek Elementary School students are Asian, 28% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hortons Creek Elementary School?
Hortons Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hortons Creek Elementary School offer ?
Hortons Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hortons Creek Elementary School part of?
Hortons Creek Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools.
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