Bunn Elementary vs Wakelon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bunn Elementary
Bunn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
600 students
Wakelon Elementary
Zebulon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
679 students
| Measure | Bunn Elementary Bunn, North Carolina | Wakelon Elementary Zebulon, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #789 of 1,457 | #1073 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #38526 of 50,301 | #43616 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 600 | 679 |
| Enrollment | 600 | 679 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 32% |
| city | Bunn | Zebulon |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bunn Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.0 vs 22.0).
- •Bunn Elementary does better on math proficiency (40% vs 32%).
- •Bunn Elementary does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 34%).
- •Bunn Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.8% vs 99.6%).
- •Bunn Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.4).
- •Wakelon Elementary is the larger school with 679 students compared with 600.
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 Bunn Elementary better than Wakelon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bunn Elementary ranks higher (30.0 vs 22.0 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 Bunn Elementary and Wakelon Elementary?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Bunn and Zebulon in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bunn Elementary: 600. Wakelon Elementary: 679. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bunn Elementary and Wakelon Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Bunn Elementary is 789th of 1,457 and Wakelon Elementary is 1073rd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).