Adams Elementary vs Farmington Woods 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
Farmington Woods Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
648 students
| Measure | Adams Elementary Cary, North Carolina | Farmington Woods Elementary Cary, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #285 of 1,457 | #143 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #22470 of 50,301 | #11229 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 655 | 648 |
| Enrollment | 655 | 648 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.2% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 55% |
| city | Cary | Cary |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Farmington Woods Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.1 vs 53.8).
- •Farmington Woods Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 48%).
- •Farmington Woods Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 49%).
- •Farmington Woods Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31% vs 61.2%).
- •Adams Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.1).
- •Adams Elementary is the larger school with 655 students compared with 648.
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 Farmington Woods Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Farmington Woods Elementary ranks higher (70.1 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 Farmington Woods Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Cary and Cary in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adams Elementary: 655. Farmington Woods Elementary: 648. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adams Elementary and Farmington Woods Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Adams Elementary is 285th of 1,457 and Farmington Woods Elementary is 143rd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).