Cardinal Charter Academy vs Cary Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardinal Charter Academy
Cary · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
584 students
Cary Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
477 students
| Measure | Cardinal Charter Academy Cary, North Carolina | Cary Elementary Cary, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #260 of 1,457 | #225 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #20575 of 50,301 | #18970 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 584 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 584 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.4% | 42.6% |
| Students per teacher | 48.7 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 49% |
| city | Cary | Cary |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cary Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.8 vs 56.5).
- •Cardinal Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (52% vs 49%).
- •Cardinal Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 55%).
- •Cary Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.6% vs 47.4%).
- •Cary Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 48.7).
- •Cardinal Charter Academy is the larger school with 584 students compared with 477.
- •Cardinal Charter Academy is a charter school while Cary Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Cardinal Charter Academy better than Cary Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cary Elementary ranks higher (58.8 vs 56.5 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 Cardinal Charter Academy and Cary Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Cary and Cary in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cardinal Charter Academy: 584. Cary Elementary: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cardinal Charter Academy and Cary Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Cardinal Charter Academy is 260th of 1,457 and Cary Elementary is 225th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).