Adams Elementary vs Kingswood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.3 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
Kingswood Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
427 students
| Measure | Adams Elementary Cary, North Carolina | Kingswood Elementary Cary, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #285 of 1,457 | #282 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #22470 of 50,301 | #22228 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 655 | 427 |
| Enrollment | 655 | 427 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.2% | 42.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 42% |
| city | Cary | Cary |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (53.8 vs 54.2).
- •Adams Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •Adams Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Kingswood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.4% vs 61.2%).
- •Adams Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 12.9).
- •Adams Elementary is the larger school with 655 students compared with 427.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Adams Elementary better than Kingswood Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Adams Elementary and Kingswood Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Cary and Cary in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adams Elementary: 655. Kingswood Elementary: 427. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adams Elementary and Kingswood Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Adams Elementary is 285th of 1,457 and Kingswood Elementary is 282nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).