Carl A Furr Elementary vs Valor Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carl A Furr Elementary
Concord · Public elementary · Grades K–5
782 students
Valor Preparatory Academy
Concord · Charter other · Grades K–12
608 students
| Measure | Carl A Furr Elementary Concord, North Carolina | Valor Preparatory Academy Concord, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #323 of 1,457 | – |
| National rank | #24663 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 782 | 608 |
| Enrollment | 782 | 608 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61% | 77.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 25% |
| city | Concord | Concord |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carl A Furr Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 25%).
- •Carl A Furr Elementary does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 38%).
- •Carl A Furr Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61% vs 77.3%).
- •Carl A Furr Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 23.4).
- •Carl A Furr Elementary is the larger school with 782 students compared with 608.
- •Carl A Furr Elementary is a public school while Valor Preparatory Academy is a charter 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 Carl A Furr Elementary better than Valor Preparatory Academy?
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 Carl A Furr Elementary and Valor Preparatory Academy?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Concord and Concord in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carl A Furr Elementary: 782. Valor Preparatory Academy: 608. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carl A Furr Elementary and Valor Preparatory Academy rank in North Carolina?
Carl A Furr Elementary is 323rd of 1,457 and Valor Preparatory Academy is unranked among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).