Bugg Elementary vs Poe Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bugg Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
345 students
Poe Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
324 students
| Measure | Bugg Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina | Poe Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1312 of 1,457 | #454 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #47675 of 50,301 | #29985 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 345 | 324 |
| Enrollment | 345 | 324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 49.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 27% |
| city | Raleigh | Raleigh |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poe Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.0 vs 14.9).
- •Poe Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 11%).
- •Poe Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 12%).
- •Poe Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.1% vs 98.8%).
- •Poe Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.3).
- •Bugg Elementary is the larger school with 345 students compared with 324.
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 Bugg Elementary better than Poe Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Poe Elementary ranks higher (43.0 vs 14.9 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 Bugg Elementary and Poe Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Raleigh and Raleigh in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bugg Elementary: 345. Poe Elementary: 324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bugg Elementary and Poe Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Bugg Elementary is 1312th of 1,457 and Poe Elementary is 454th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).