Cary Woods Elementary School vs Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cary Woods Elementary School
Auburn · Public elementary · Grades K–2
439 students
Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School
Auburn · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
396 students
| Measure | Cary Woods Elementary School Auburn, Alabama | Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School Auburn, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #154 of 699 | #70 of 699 |
| National rank | #17046 of 50,301 | #9393 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 439 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.4% | 36.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 63% |
| Math proficiency | – | 72% |
| city | Auburn | Auburn |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.8 vs 61.6).
- •Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.6% vs 44.4%).
- •Cary Woods Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.8).
- •Cary Woods Elementary School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 396.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cary Woods Elementary School better than Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School ranks higher (72.8 vs 61.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cary Woods Elementary School and Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Auburn and Auburn in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cary Woods Elementary School: 439. Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cary Woods Elementary School and Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Cary Woods Elementary School is 154th of 699 and Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School is 70th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).