Carpenter Elementary vs Morrisville Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.8 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
Morrisville Elementary
Morrisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
643 students
| Measure | Carpenter Elementary Cary, North Carolina | Morrisville Elementary Morrisville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #111 of 1,457 | #15 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #8961 of 50,301 | #2023 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 604 | 643 |
| Enrollment | 604 | 643 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.8% | 13.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 76% |
| city | Cary | Morrisville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Morrisville Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.0 vs 73.4).
- •Morrisville Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 61%).
- •Morrisville Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 63%).
- •Morrisville Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.2% vs 28.8%).
- •Carpenter Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.3).
- •Morrisville Elementary is the larger school with 643 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 Morrisville Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Morrisville Elementary ranks higher (86.0 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 Morrisville Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Cary and Morrisville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carpenter Elementary: 604. Morrisville Elementary: 643. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carpenter Elementary and Morrisville Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Carpenter Elementary is 111th of 1,457 and Morrisville Elementary is 15th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).