Efland Cheeks Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Efland, North Carolina 27243 · Orange County Schools
#1079 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#43638 of 50,301 nationally
About Efland Cheeks Elementary
Efland Cheeks Elementary is a public elementary located in Efland, in the Orange County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 532 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 21.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1079th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (45th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 532.
There are 2 schools in Efland; Efland Cheeks Elementary ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)31%
- Reading proficiency (30%)34%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Efland Cheeks Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 34%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 31%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Efland Cheeks Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Gravelly Hill Middle
Efland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
415 students · 1.6 km away
Cedar Ridge High
Hillsborough · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,148 students · 6.5 km away
Grady Brown Elementary
Hillsborough · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
406 students · 6.6 km away
Central Elementary
Hillsborough · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
261 students · 6.7 km away
The Expedition School
Hillsborough · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
380 students · 7.0 km away
Hillsborough Elementary
Hillsborough · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
435 students · 7.0 km away
South Mebane Elementary
Mebane · Public elementary · Grades K–5
506 students · 7.8 km away
E M Yoder Elementary
Mebane · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
336 students · 7.9 km away
Pathways Elementary
Hillsborough · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
371 students · 8.2 km away
Eno River Academy
Hillsborough · Charter other · Grades K–12
828 students · 8.2 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Efland Cheeks Elementary a good school?
Efland Cheeks Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 21.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1079 of 1,457 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Efland Cheeks Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Efland Cheeks Elementary ranks #1079 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #43638 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Efland Cheeks Elementary?
Efland Cheeks Elementary had 532 students in 2025.
Is Efland Cheeks Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Efland Cheeks Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Efland Cheeks Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Efland Cheeks Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.