A.C.E. Academy vs Harrisburg Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A.C.E. Academy
Harrisburg · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
421 students
Harrisburg Elementary
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
850 students
| Measure | A.C.E. Academy Harrisburg, North Carolina | Harrisburg Elementary Harrisburg, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1226 of 1,457 | #110 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #46358 of 50,301 | #8908 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 421 | 850 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 850 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.9% | 21.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 63% |
| city | Harrisburg | Harrisburg |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harrisburg Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 17.4).
- •Harrisburg Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 17%).
- •Harrisburg Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 32%).
- •Harrisburg Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.1% vs 97.9%).
- •A.C.E. Academy does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.0).
- •Harrisburg Elementary is the larger school with 850 students compared with 421.
- •A.C.E. Academy is a charter school while Harrisburg Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 A.C.E. Academy better than Harrisburg Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Harrisburg Elementary ranks higher (73.5 vs 17.4 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 A.C.E. Academy and Harrisburg Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Harrisburg and Harrisburg in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A.C.E. Academy: 421. Harrisburg Elementary: 850. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A.C.E. Academy and Harrisburg Elementary rank in North Carolina?
A.C.E. Academy is 1226th of 1,457 and Harrisburg Elementary is 110th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).