C.F. Pope Elementary vs Pleasant Union Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 169 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C.F. Pope Elementary
Burgaw · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
530 students
Pleasant Union Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
530 students
| Measure | C.F. Pope Elementary Burgaw, North Carolina | Pleasant Union Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1184 of 1,457 | #60 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #45574 of 50,301 | #5747 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 530 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.7% | 21.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 69% |
| city | Burgaw | Raleigh |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Union Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 18.8).
- •Pleasant Union Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 28%).
- •Pleasant Union Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 32%).
- •Pleasant Union Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.1% vs 97.7%).
- •Pleasant Union Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.6).
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 C.F. Pope Elementary better than Pleasant Union Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Union Elementary ranks higher (78.7 vs 18.8 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 C.F. Pope Elementary and Pleasant Union Elementary?
About 169 km in a straight line, between Burgaw and Raleigh in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C.F. Pope Elementary: 530. Pleasant Union Elementary: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C.F. Pope Elementary and Pleasant Union Elementary rank in North Carolina?
C.F. Pope Elementary is 1184th of 1,457 and Pleasant Union Elementary is 60th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).