C.F. Pope Elementary vs Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 236 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
Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary
Greensboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
530 students
| Measure | C.F. Pope Elementary Burgaw, North Carolina | Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary Greensboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1184 of 1,457 | #1344 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #45574 of 50,301 | #48083 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% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 19% |
| city | Burgaw | Greensboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •C.F. Pope Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.8 vs 14.1).
- •C.F. Pope Elementary does better on math proficiency (28% vs 19%).
- •C.F. Pope Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 20%).
- •C.F. Pope Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.7% vs 99.4%).
- •Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 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 Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), C.F. Pope Elementary ranks higher (18.8 vs 14.1 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 Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary?
About 236 km in a straight line, between Burgaw and Greensboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C.F. Pope Elementary: 530. Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C.F. Pope Elementary and Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary rank in North Carolina?
C.F. Pope Elementary is 1184th of 1,457 and Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary is 1344th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).