Bogue Sound Elementary vs Ponderosa Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 190 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bogue Sound Elementary
Newport · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
416 students
Ponderosa Elementary
Fayetteville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students
| Measure | Bogue Sound Elementary Newport, North Carolina | Ponderosa Elementary Fayetteville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #365 of 1,457 | #1098 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #26791 of 50,301 | #43986 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 416 | 417 |
| Enrollment | 416 | 417 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 96.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 32% |
| city | Newport | Fayetteville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bogue Sound Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.5 vs 21.4).
- •Bogue Sound Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 32%).
- •Bogue Sound Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 32%).
- •Ponderosa Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.6% vs 99.3%).
- •Bogue Sound Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.0).
- •Ponderosa Elementary is the larger school with 417 students compared with 416.
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 Bogue Sound Elementary better than Ponderosa Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bogue Sound Elementary ranks higher (47.5 vs 21.4 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 Bogue Sound Elementary and Ponderosa Elementary?
About 190 km in a straight line, between Newport and Fayetteville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bogue Sound Elementary: 416. Ponderosa Elementary: 417. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bogue Sound Elementary and Ponderosa Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Bogue Sound Elementary is 365th of 1,457 and Ponderosa Elementary is 1098th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).