Adams Elementary vs Briarcliff Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.4 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
Briarcliff Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
486 students
| Measure | Adams Elementary Cary, North Carolina | Briarcliff Elementary Cary, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #285 of 1,457 | #220 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #22470 of 50,301 | #18442 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 655 | 486 |
| Enrollment | 655 | 486 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.2% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 53% |
| city | Cary | Cary |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Briarcliff Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.6 vs 53.8).
- •Briarcliff Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 48%).
- •Briarcliff Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 49%).
- •Briarcliff Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43% vs 61.2%).
- •Adams Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.2).
- •Adams Elementary is the larger school with 655 students compared with 486.
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 Briarcliff Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Briarcliff Elementary ranks higher (59.6 vs 53.8 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 Briarcliff Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Cary and Cary in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adams Elementary: 655. Briarcliff Elementary: 486. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adams Elementary and Briarcliff Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Adams Elementary is 285th of 1,457 and Briarcliff Elementary is 220th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).