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East Garner Elementary School vs. Turner Creek Elementary School

Should you attend East Garner Elementary School or Turner Creek 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
East Garner Elementary School
5545 Jones Sausage Road
Garner, NC 27529
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Turner Creek Elementary School
6801 Turner Creek Road
Cary, NC 27519
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Overview
Serving 496 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, East Garner Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 739 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Turner Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (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 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
496 students
739 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at East Garner Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Turner Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at East Garner Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Turner Creek Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
54 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at East Garner Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Turner Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at East Garner 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Turner Creek 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

#1983 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
#578 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of East Garner Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Turner Creek Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
65%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Garner 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Turner Creek 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.
33%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
62%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Garner 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Turner Creek 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.
55-59%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Garner 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Turner Creek 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 East Garner Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Turner Creek Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
31
18
Kindergarten Students
68
114
Grade 1 Students
64
123
Grade 2 Students
81
138
Grade 3 Students
88
118
Grade 4 Students
82
113
Grade 5 Students
82
115

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at East Garner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
n/a
% Asian
3%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at East Garner 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Turner Creek 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
33%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at East Garner 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Turner Creek 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
53%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at East Garner 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Turner Creek 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
9%
45%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at East Garner 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Turner Creek 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
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at East Garner 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Turner Creek 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
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of East Garner 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.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Turner Creek 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
99%
20%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at East Garner 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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Turner Creek 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
7%
(22-23 School Year Data)
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at East Garner 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 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Turner Creek 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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