Carolina Charter Academy vs LaFayette Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carolina Charter Academy
Angier · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
782 students
LaFayette Elementary
Fuquay-Varina · Public elementary · Grades K–5
179 students
| Measure | Carolina Charter Academy Angier, North Carolina | LaFayette Elementary Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #676 of 1,457 | #198 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #36169 of 50,301 | #16655 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 782 | 179 |
| Enrollment | 782 | 179 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 32.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Angier | Fuquay-Varina |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •LaFayette Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.2 vs 33.6).
- •Carolina Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.9).
- •Carolina Charter Academy is the larger school with 782 students compared with 179.
- •Carolina Charter Academy is a charter school while LaFayette 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 Carolina Charter Academy better than LaFayette Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), LaFayette Elementary ranks higher (62.2 vs 33.6 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 Carolina Charter Academy and LaFayette Elementary?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Angier and Fuquay-Varina in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carolina Charter Academy: 782. LaFayette Elementary: 179. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carolina Charter Academy and LaFayette Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Carolina Charter Academy is 676th of 1,457 and LaFayette Elementary is 198th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).