Candor Elementary vs Green Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Candor Elementary
Candor · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
368 students
Green Ridge Elementary
Biscoe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
271 students
| Measure | Candor Elementary Candor, North Carolina | Green Ridge Elementary Biscoe, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1178 of 1,457 | #712 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #45429 of 50,301 | #37154 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 368 | 271 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 271 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 47% |
| city | Candor | Biscoe |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Green Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.1 vs 19.0).
- •Green Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 31%).
- •Candor Elementary does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 32%).
- •Green Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.2%).
- •Green Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 17.5).
- •Candor Elementary is the larger school with 368 students compared with 271.
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 Candor Elementary better than Green Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Green Ridge Elementary ranks higher (32.1 vs 19.0 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 Candor Elementary and Green Ridge Elementary?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Candor and Biscoe in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Candor Elementary: 368. Green Ridge Elementary: 271. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Candor Elementary and Green Ridge Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Candor Elementary is 1178th of 1,457 and Green Ridge Elementary is 712th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).