Brentwood Elementary vs Virginia Cross Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 86 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brentwood Elementary
Fayetteville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
494 students
Virginia Cross Elementary
Siler City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
494 students
| Measure | Brentwood Elementary Fayetteville, North Carolina | Virginia Cross Elementary Siler City, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #848 of 1,457 | #882 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #39846 of 50,301 | #40422 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 494 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 494 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.8% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 35% |
| city | Fayetteville | Siler City |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (27.9 vs 27.0).
- •Virginia Cross Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Brentwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 29%).
- •Brentwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.8% vs 99.4%).
- •Virginia Cross Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.1).
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 Brentwood Elementary better than Virginia Cross Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Brentwood Elementary and Virginia Cross Elementary?
About 86 km in a straight line, between Fayetteville and Siler City in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brentwood Elementary: 494. Virginia Cross Elementary: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brentwood Elementary and Virginia Cross Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Brentwood Elementary is 848th of 1,457 and Virginia Cross Elementary is 882nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).