Ballentine Elementary vs South Lakes Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballentine Elementary
Fuquay Varina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
742 students
South Lakes Elementary
Fuquay-Varina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
774 students
| Measure | Ballentine Elementary Fuquay Varina, North Carolina | South Lakes Elementary Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #217 of 1,457 | #141 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #18375 of 50,301 | #11123 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 742 | 774 |
| Enrollment | 742 | 774 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.6% | 25.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 46% | – |
| city | Fuquay Varina | Fuquay-Varina |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Lakes Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 59.7).
- •South Lakes Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.5% vs 28.6%).
- •Ballentine Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.2).
- •South Lakes Elementary is the larger school with 774 students compared with 742.
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 Ballentine Elementary better than South Lakes Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), South Lakes Elementary ranks higher (70.3 vs 59.7 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 Ballentine Elementary and South Lakes Elementary?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Fuquay Varina and Fuquay-Varina in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballentine Elementary: 742. South Lakes Elementary: 774. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballentine Elementary and South Lakes Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Ballentine Elementary is 217th of 1,457 and South Lakes Elementary is 141st of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).