Armstrong Elementary vs Cape Fear High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Armstrong Elementary
Eastover · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
456 students
Cape Fear High
Fayetteville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,515 students
| Measure | Armstrong Elementary Eastover, North Carolina | Cape Fear High Fayetteville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #458 of 1,457 | #215 of 528 |
| National rank | #30071 of 50,301 | #9076 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 456 | 1,515 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 1,515 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 55.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 57% |
| city | Eastover | Fayetteville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cape Fear High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.4 vs 42.8).
- •Cape Fear High does better on math proficiency (57% vs 44%).
- •Armstrong Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 51%).
- •Cape Fear High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.1% vs 98.5%).
- •Armstrong Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 23.3).
- •Cape Fear High is the larger school with 1,515 students compared with 456.
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 Armstrong Elementary better than Cape Fear High?
On the Success Index (US), Cape Fear High ranks higher (47.4 vs 42.8 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 Armstrong Elementary and Cape Fear High?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Eastover and Fayetteville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Armstrong Elementary: 456. Cape Fear High: 1,515. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Armstrong Elementary and Cape Fear High rank in North Carolina?
Armstrong Elementary is 458th of 1,457 and Cape Fear High is 215th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).