Briarcliff Elementary vs Cary Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Briarcliff Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
486 students
Cary Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
477 students
| Measure | Briarcliff Elementary Cary, North Carolina | Cary Elementary Cary, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #220 of 1,457 | #225 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #18442 of 50,301 | #18970 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 486 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43% | 42.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 49% |
| city | Cary | Cary |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (59.6 vs 58.8).
- •Briarcliff Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 49%).
- •Cary Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 53%).
- •Cary Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.6% vs 43%).
- •Cary Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.2).
- •Briarcliff Elementary is the larger school with 486 students compared with 477.
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 Briarcliff Elementary better than Cary 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 Briarcliff Elementary and Cary Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Cary and Cary in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Briarcliff Elementary: 486. Cary Elementary: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Briarcliff Elementary and Cary Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Briarcliff Elementary is 220th of 1,457 and Cary Elementary is 225th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).