Aquadale Elementary vs Sandhills Farm Life Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 76 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aquadale Elementary
Norwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
379 students
Sandhills Farm Life Elementary
Carthage · Public elementary · Grades K–5
379 students
| Measure | Aquadale Elementary Norwood, North Carolina | Sandhills Farm Life Elementary Carthage, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #559 of 1,457 | #252 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #33266 of 50,301 | #20357 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 379 | 379 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 27.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 45% |
| city | Norwood | Carthage |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sandhills Farm Life Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 38.0).
- •Aquadale Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •Sandhills Farm Life Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 37%).
- •Sandhills Farm Life Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.7% vs 99.2%).
- •Aquadale Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 17.2).
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 Aquadale Elementary better than Sandhills Farm Life Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sandhills Farm Life Elementary ranks higher (56.9 vs 38.0 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 Aquadale Elementary and Sandhills Farm Life Elementary?
About 76 km in a straight line, between Norwood and Carthage in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aquadale Elementary: 379. Sandhills Farm Life Elementary: 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aquadale Elementary and Sandhills Farm Life Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Aquadale Elementary is 559th of 1,457 and Sandhills Farm Life Elementary is 252nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).