Cape Fear Elementary vs Ida Rankin Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 300 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cape Fear Elementary
Rocky Point · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
533 students
Ida Rankin Elementary School
Mount Holly · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
533 students
| Measure | Cape Fear Elementary Rocky Point, North Carolina | Ida Rankin Elementary School Mount Holly, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #661 of 1,457 | #647 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #35840 of 50,301 | #35507 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 533 | 533 |
| Enrollment | 533 | 533 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 97.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 41% |
| city | Rocky Point | Mount Holly |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (34.1 vs 34.6).
- •Cape Fear Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 41%).
- •Ida Rankin Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 43%).
- •Ida Rankin Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.6% vs 99.4%).
- •Ida Rankin Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.8).
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 Cape Fear Elementary better than Ida Rankin Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cape Fear Elementary and Ida Rankin Elementary School?
About 300 km in a straight line, between Rocky Point and Mount Holly in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cape Fear Elementary: 533. Ida Rankin Elementary School: 533. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cape Fear Elementary and Ida Rankin Elementary School rank in North Carolina?
Cape Fear Elementary is 661st of 1,457 and Ida Rankin Elementary School is 647th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).