Carpenter Elementary vs Cedar Fork Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carpenter Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
604 students
Cedar Fork Elementary
Morrisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
778 students
| Measure | Carpenter Elementary Cary, North Carolina | Cedar Fork Elementary Morrisville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #111 of 1,457 | #21 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #8961 of 50,301 | #2555 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 604 | 778 |
| Enrollment | 604 | 778 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.8% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 75% |
| city | Cary | Morrisville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cedar Fork Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.7 vs 73.4).
- •Cedar Fork Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 61%).
- •Cedar Fork Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 63%).
- •Cedar Fork Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17% vs 28.8%).
- •Carpenter Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.1).
- •Cedar Fork Elementary is the larger school with 778 students compared with 604.
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 Carpenter Elementary better than Cedar Fork Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cedar Fork Elementary ranks higher (84.7 vs 73.4 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 Carpenter Elementary and Cedar Fork Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Cary and Morrisville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carpenter Elementary: 604. Cedar Fork Elementary: 778. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carpenter Elementary and Cedar Fork Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Carpenter Elementary is 111th of 1,457 and Cedar Fork Elementary is 21st of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).