Spring Creek High

Summary:

Spring Creek High is a public high school located in Seven Springs, North Carolina, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 753 and is part of the Wayne County Public Schools district.

Spring Creek High stands out from nearby schools like Goldsboro High and Wayne School of Engineering due to its significantly higher Hispanic student population (55.38%) and lower academic performance, as measured by End-of-Course (EOC) test scores that are below state and district averages. The school's statewide ranking has consistently been in the bottom half of North Carolina high schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, Spring Creek High's performance varies across different student subgroups, with English Language Learner and Special Education students performing relatively well, while Gifted and Talented students have struggled.

The data suggests that Spring Creek High faces unique challenges in serving its diverse student population, particularly those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. With 97.88% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school must address significant socioeconomic factors that likely contribute to its academic performance. By focusing on targeted interventions and support for its Hispanic students, Gifted and Talented students, and overall student population, Spring Creek High may be able to improve outcomes and better prepare its students for future success.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 4340 Indian Springs Rd
       Seven Springs, NC  28578


(919) 751-7160

District: Wayne County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
413th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,260 Help


Feeder schools for Spring Creek High:

Elementary:    Spring Creek Elementary
Middle:    Spring Creek Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  742

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
61.1%
White:
22.5%
African American:
12.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Spring Creek High ranks worse than 64.5% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 5th among 9 ranked high schools in the Wayne County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.73. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Spring Creek High is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (61.1%), White (22.5%), African American (12.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Spring Creek High is 16.1, which is the 4th best among 9 high schools in the Wayne County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Spring Creek High is $9,260. 6 high schools in the Wayne County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Spring Creek High:

SchoolDigger ranks Spring Creek High 413th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Spring Creek High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Wayne County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wayne County Public Schools 154th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Spring Creek High

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Rank History for all students at Spring Creek High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 48.57 243rd 431 43.6%
2007 47.58 248th 453 45.3%
2008 49.58 252nd 477 47.2%
2009 48.48 269th 490 45.1%
2010 65.59 125th 499 74.9%
2011 62.03 155th 506 69.4%
2012 51.68 215th 502 57.2%
2013 40.57 229th 505 54.7%
2014 33.90 248th 451 45.0%
2015 31.71 330th 531 37.9%
2016 27.20 334th 507 34.1%
2017 28.26 323rd 476 32.1%
2018 23.88 357th 469 23.9%
2019 23.11 386th 514 24.9%
2021 26.02 433rd 594 27.1%
2022 36.15 388th 621 37.5%
2023 25.85 469th 626 25.1%
2024 33.73 413th 640 35.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Spring Creek High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 58.49 36th 156 76.9%
2023 48.57 83rd 226 63.3%
2024 46.13 111th 262 57.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Spring Creek High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 48.74 129th 349 63.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Spring Creek High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.33 344th 424 18.9%
2019 28.00 311th 446 30.3%
2021 31.29 265th 432 38.7%
2022 36.77 325th 544 40.3%
2023 27.80 437th 597 26.8%
2024 37.25 366th 613 40.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Spring Creek High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.95 378th 449 15.8%
2019 16.78 409th 475 13.9%
2021 23.75 349th 475 26.5%
2022 35.06 385th 594 35.2%
2023 20.65 487th 588 17.2%
2024 40.34 353rd 602 41.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Spring Creek High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.96 313th 349 10.3%
2019 47.63 152nd 364 58.2%
2022 32.43 211th 330 36.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Spring Creek High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.35 264th 325 18.8%
2021 19.67 295th 337 12.5%
2022 53.47 231st 398 42.0%
2023 22.72 365th 403 9.4%
2024 39.47 312th 403 22.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Spring Creek High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.44 340th 463 26.6%
2019 26.16 348th 488 28.7%
2021 27.76 321st 481 33.3%
2022 36.84 357th 585 39.0%
2023 30.45 418th 602 30.6%
2024 28.21 446th 607 26.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Spring Creek High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.30 231st 359 35.7%
2019 43.14 157th 369 57.5%
2021 39.83 161st 364 55.8%
2022 39.33 225th 430 47.7%
2023 40.47 228th 434 47.5%
2024 47.68 178th 437 59.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Spring Creek High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.29 280th 340 17.6%
2019 21.19 301st 354 15.0%
2021 30.49 246th 370 33.5%
2022 46.00 208th 436 52.3%
2023 27.10 342nd 449 23.8%
2024 37.12 265th 454 41.6%
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Rank History for White students at Spring Creek High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.31 360th 427 15.7%
2019 19.39 376th 444 15.3%
2021 26.91 309th 439 29.6%
2022 29.44 395th 534 26.0%
2023 30.19 398th 537 25.9%
2024 38.51 354th 553 36.0%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Spring Creek High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 315 86 2 45 0 n/a n/a 0 448
2001 404 127 1 68 2 n/a n/a 0 602
2002 560 212 3 146 2 n/a n/a 0 923
2003 560 212 3 146 2 n/a n/a 0 923
2004 559 222 8 182 1 n/a n/a 0 972
2005 554 277 9 205 1 n/a n/a 0 1046
2006 533 244 4 230 1 n/a n/a 0 1012
2007 488 198 5 246 1 n/a n/a 34 972
2008 468 197 5 250 1 n/a n/a 35 956
2009 452 231 8 285 2 n/a n/a 0 978
2010 413 218 7 286 2 n/a n/a 0 926
2011 398 154 9 324 2 0 47 0 934
2012 389 145 9 383 1 0 43 0 970
2013 366 153 7 399 2 1 42 0 970
2014 376 154 7 420 5 1 42 0 1005
2015 376 157 7 452 5 1 40 0 1038
2016 234 116 4 296 2 1 27 0 680
2017 240 120 5 303 3 2 27 0 700
2018 221 126 1 315 3 1 22 0 689
2019 218 116 3 343 4 1 25 0 710
2020 219 105 4 373 5 1 31 0 738
2021 219 109 1 399 4 1 24 0 757
2022 203 105 1 424 2 1 23 0 759
2023 203 107 1 417 0 1 24 0 753
2024 167 95 0 453 1 1 25 0 742

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Spring Creek High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 448 42.0 10.7 n/a
2001 602 35.0 17.2 26.2
2002 923 64.0 14.4 40.8
2003 923 64.0 14.4 40.8
2004 972 53.0 18.3 42.1
2005 1046 59.0 17.7 45.2
2006 1012 59.0 17.2 46.8
2007 972 65.2 14.9 51.6
2008 956 63.5 15.1 49.8
2009 978 65.2 15.0 48.9
2010 926 64.6 14.3 55
2011 934 62.8 14.8 59.1
2012 970 62.4 15.5 57.8
2013 970 63.0 15.3 64.1
2014 1005 59.0 17.0 62.7
2015 1038 62.0 16.7 58.8
2016 680 38.0 17.8 61.3
2017 700 42.0 16.6 63.7
2018 689 40.5 17.0 96.7
2019 710 41.8 16.9 98.7
2020 738 43.0 17.1 97.8
2021 757 44.2 17.0 99.6
2022 759 45.1 16.8 97.9
2023 753 45.3 16.6 97.9
2024 742 45.8 16.1 99.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Spring Creek High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 448 42.0 10.7 n/a
2001 602 35.0 17.2 26.2
2002 923 64.0 14.4 40.8
2003 923 64.0 14.4 40.8
2004 972 53.0 18.3 42.1
2005 1046 59.0 17.7 45.2
2006 1012 59.0 17.2 46.8
2007 972 65.2 14.9 51.6
2008 956 63.5 15.1 49.8
2009 978 65.2 15.0 48.9
2010 926 64.6 14.3 55
2011 934 62.8 14.8 59.1
2012 970 62.4 15.5 57.8
2013 970 63.0 15.3 64.1
2014 1005 59.0 17.0 62.7
2015 1038 62.0 16.7 58.8
2016 680 38.0 17.8 61.3
2017 700 42.0 16.6 63.7
2018 689 40.5 17.0 96.7
2019 710 41.8 16.9 98.7
2020 738 43.0 17.1 97.8
2021 757 44.2 17.0 99.6
2022 759 45.1 16.8 97.9
2023 753 45.3 16.6 97.9
2024 742 45.8 16.1 99.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Spring Creek High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $926 (10.0%) $8,335 (90.0%) $9,260

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Spring Creek High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 386th of 514 High schoolsRanks 469th of 626 High schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Spring Creek High)3837.1
 0.9%
   End of Course Biology (Wayne County Public Schools)46.345.9
 0.4%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course English II (Spring Creek High)41.633.2
 8.4%
   End of Course English II (Wayne County Public Schools)49.541.4
 8.1%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math I (Spring Creek High)36.242.4
 6.2%
   End of Course Math I (Wayne County Public Schools)27.527.9
 0.4%
   End of Course Math I (North Carolina)41.235.9
 5.3%
End of Course Math III (Spring Creek High)25.941.7
 15.8%
   End of Course Math III (Wayne County Public Schools)2737.3
 10.3%
   End of Course Math III (North Carolina)46.858.3
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students710753
 6.1%
African American116107
 7.8%
American Indian40
 100%
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic343417
 21.6%
Pacific Islander11
White218203
 6.9%
Two or More Races2524
 4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.7%97.9%
 0.9%


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Spring Creek High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Spring Creek Elementary
Middle : Spring Creek Middle

Students at Spring Creek High are 61% Hispanic, 23% White, 13% African American, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 742 students attended Spring Creek High.

Spring Creek High ranks 413th of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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