Barton Pond Elementary vs Sycamore Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barton Pond Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
515 students
Sycamore Creek Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
778 students
| Measure | Barton Pond Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina | Sycamore Creek Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #58 of 1,457 | #43 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #5652 of 50,301 | #4388 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 515 | 778 |
| Enrollment | 515 | 778 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.2% | 25.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 74% |
| Math proficiency | – | 73% |
| city | Raleigh | Raleigh |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sycamore Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.1 vs 78.8).
- •Barton Pond Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.2% vs 25.6%).
- •Barton Pond Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.0).
- •Sycamore Creek Elementary is the larger school with 778 students compared with 515.
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 Barton Pond Elementary better than Sycamore Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sycamore Creek Elementary ranks higher (81.1 vs 78.8 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 Barton Pond Elementary and Sycamore Creek Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Raleigh and Raleigh in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barton Pond Elementary: 515. Sycamore Creek Elementary: 778. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barton Pond Elementary and Sycamore Creek Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Barton Pond Elementary is 58th of 1,457 and Sycamore Creek Elementary is 43rd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).