Bugg Elementary vs PreEminent Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.2 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
PreEminent Charter
Raleigh · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
667 students
| Measure | Bugg Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina | PreEminent Charter Raleigh, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1312 of 1,457 | #1263 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #47675 of 50,301 | #46985 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 345 | 667 |
| Enrollment | 345 | 667 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 26% |
| city | Raleigh | Raleigh |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •PreEminent Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.3 vs 14.9).
- •PreEminent Charter does better on math proficiency (26% vs 11%).
- •PreEminent Charter does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 12%).
- •Bugg Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.8% vs 99.6%).
- •Bugg Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 18.5).
- •PreEminent Charter is the larger school with 667 students compared with 345.
- •Bugg Elementary is a public school while PreEminent Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 PreEminent Charter?
On the Success Index (US), PreEminent Charter ranks higher (16.3 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 PreEminent Charter?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Raleigh and Raleigh in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bugg Elementary: 345. PreEminent Charter: 667. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bugg Elementary and PreEminent Charter rank in North Carolina?
Bugg Elementary is 1312th of 1,457 and PreEminent Charter is 1263rd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).