Carpenter Elementary vs David Cox Road Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 183 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
David Cox Road Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
604 students
| Measure | Carpenter Elementary Cary, North Carolina | David Cox Road Elementary Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #111 of 1,457 | #1337 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #8961 of 50,301 | #47951 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 604 | 604 |
| Enrollment | 604 | 604 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.8% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 27% |
| city | Cary | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carpenter Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.4 vs 14.3).
- •Carpenter Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 27%).
- •Carpenter Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 25%).
- •Carpenter Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.8% vs 99.5%).
- •Carpenter Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.8).
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 David Cox Road Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carpenter Elementary ranks higher (73.4 vs 14.3 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 David Cox Road Elementary?
About 183 km in a straight line, between Cary and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carpenter Elementary: 604. David Cox Road Elementary: 604. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carpenter Elementary and David Cox Road Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Carpenter Elementary is 111th of 1,457 and David Cox Road Elementary is 1337th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).