Adams Elementary vs Alderman Road Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 98 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adams Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
655 students
Alderman Road Elementary
Fayetteville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
655 students
| Measure | Adams Elementary Cary, North Carolina | Alderman Road Elementary Fayetteville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #285 of 1,457 | #944 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #22470 of 50,301 | #41499 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 655 | 655 |
| Enrollment | 655 | 655 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.2% | 96.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 37% |
| city | Cary | Fayetteville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Adams Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.8 vs 25.3).
- •Adams Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 37%).
- •Adams Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 37%).
- •Adams Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.2% vs 96.2%).
- •Adams Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 16.8).
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 Adams Elementary better than Alderman Road Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Adams Elementary ranks higher (53.8 vs 25.3 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 Adams Elementary and Alderman Road Elementary?
About 98 km in a straight line, between Cary and Fayetteville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adams Elementary: 655. Alderman Road Elementary: 655. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adams Elementary and Alderman Road Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Adams Elementary is 285th of 1,457 and Alderman Road Elementary is 944th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).