Benhaven Elementary vs W R Odell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 150 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benhaven Elementary
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,065 students
W R Odell Elementary
Concord · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
1,052 students
| Measure | Benhaven Elementary Sanford, North Carolina | W R Odell Elementary Concord, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #257 of 1,457 | #100 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #20499 of 50,301 | #8177 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 1,065 | 1,052 |
| Enrollment | 1,065 | 1,052 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.3% | 16.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 69% |
| city | Sanford | Concord |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •W R Odell Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.7 vs 56.6).
- •W R Odell Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 54%).
- •W R Odell Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 52%).
- •W R Odell Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.3% vs 44.3%).
- •Benhaven Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.8).
- •Benhaven Elementary is the larger school with 1,065 students compared with 1,052.
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 Benhaven Elementary better than W R Odell Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), W R Odell Elementary ranks higher (74.7 vs 56.6 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 Benhaven Elementary and W R Odell Elementary?
About 150 km in a straight line, between Sanford and Concord in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benhaven Elementary: 1,065. W R Odell Elementary: 1,052. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benhaven Elementary and W R Odell Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Benhaven Elementary is 257th of 1,457 and W R Odell Elementary is 100th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).