Career Academy and Technical School vs Third Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Career Academy and Technical School
Troutman · Public high · Grades 6–12
103 students
Third Creek Elementary
Statesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
526 students
| Measure | Career Academy and Technical School Troutman, North Carolina | Third Creek Elementary Statesville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #199 of 528 | #1086 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #8176 of 16,910 | #43760 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 103 | 526 |
| Enrollment | 103 | 526 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.4% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 6.4 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 28% |
| city | Troutman | Statesville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Career Academy and Technical School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.8 vs 21.8).
- •Third Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (28% vs 22%).
- •Career Academy and Technical School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 28%).
- •Career Academy and Technical School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.4% vs 99.2%).
- •Career Academy and Technical School does better on students per teacher (6.4 vs 13.5).
- •Third Creek Elementary is the larger school with 526 students compared with 103.
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 Career Academy and Technical School better than Third Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Career Academy and Technical School ranks higher (50.8 vs 21.8 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 Career Academy and Technical School and Third Creek Elementary?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Troutman and Statesville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Career Academy and Technical School: 103. Third Creek Elementary: 526. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Career Academy and Technical School and Third Creek Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Career Academy and Technical School is 199th of 528 and Third Creek Elementary is 1086th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).