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Willow Spring High School vs. South Lakes Elementary School

Should you attend Willow Spring High School or South Lakes Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Willow Spring High School
1704 Old Honeycutt Rd
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
South Lakes Elementary School
1449 Old Honeycutt Road
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
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7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Willow Spring High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
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Overview
Willow Spring High School serves 2,056 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 782 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Lakes Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (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 49% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
PK-5
Total Students
2,056 students
782 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Willow Spring High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South Lakes Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Willow Spring High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South Lakes Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
108 teachers
55 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Willow Spring High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South Lakes Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Willow Spring High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wake County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South Lakes Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wake County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

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#925 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South Lakes Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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57%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Lakes Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
76%
(Top 10% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
54%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Lakes Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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75-79%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Lakes Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Willow Spring High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of South Lakes Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
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31
Kindergarten Students
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105
Grade 1 Students
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134
Grade 2 Students
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126
Grade 3 Students
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139
Grade 4 Students
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118
Grade 5 Students
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129
Grade 9 Students
601
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Grade 10 Students
545
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Grade 11 Students
493
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Grade 12 Students
417
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Willow Spring High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South Lakes Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
22%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Willow Spring High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South Lakes Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
13%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Willow Spring High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South Lakes Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
57%
51%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Willow Spring High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South Lakes Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Willow Spring High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South Lakes Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.61
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of Willow Spring High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of South Lakes Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
23%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Willow Spring High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South Lakes Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Willow Spring High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South Lakes Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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