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Best Schools in Willow Spring, NC
Willow Spring, NC has 21 public schools (3 high, 7 middle, 10 elementary) serving 19,058 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Willow Spring meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Willow Spring, NC
The top high schools in Willow Spring, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Johnston High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1469 Students
2. Garner High
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1683 Students
3. Harnett Central High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1474 Students
Best Middle Schools in Willow Spring, NC
The top middle schools in Willow Spring, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Herbert Akins Road Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 827 Students
2. Fuquay-varina Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1164 Students
3. West Lake Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 877 Students
4. Cleveland Middle
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 936 Students
5. Mcgee's Crossroads Middle
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 749 Students
6. North Garner Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 975 Students
7. Harnett Central Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1024 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Willow Spring, NC
The top elementary schools in Willow Spring, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Willow Springs Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 656 Students
2. South Lakes Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 815 Students
3. Dixon Road Elementary
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 598 Students
4. Vance Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 384 Students
5. West View Elementary
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 949 Students
6. Carolina Charter Academy
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Carolina Charter Academy: Cfa • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 755 Students
7. Mcgee's Crossroads Elem
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Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 890 Students
8. Banks Road Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 648 Students
9. Angier Elementary
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Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 356 Students
10. North Harnett Primary
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Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 352 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Willow Spring, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Willow Spring, NC has a total population of 21,809 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Willow Spring, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Willow Spring, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.83 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.58 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Willow Spring, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Willow Spring, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Willow Spring, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Willow Spring, NC
How many schools are in Willow Spring, NC?
Willow Spring, NC has 21 public schools: 3 high schools, 7 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 19,058 students in total.
How do schools in Willow Spring perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in Willow Spring score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Willow Spring meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Willow Spring?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Willow Spring
2 of 2 schools in Willow Spring carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Willow Spring. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.