Carr Elementary vs Costner Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carr Elementary
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
665 students
Costner Elementary
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students
| Measure | Carr Elementary Dallas, North Carolina | Costner Elementary Dallas, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1011 of 1,457 | #766 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #42609 of 50,301 | #38134 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 665 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 665 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 40% |
| city | Dallas | Dallas |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Costner Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.6 vs 23.5).
- •Costner Elementary does better on math proficiency (40% vs 35%).
- •Costner Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 38%).
- •Costner Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.5%).
- •Costner Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 17.1).
- •Carr Elementary is the larger school with 665 students compared with 430.
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 Carr Elementary better than Costner Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Costner Elementary ranks higher (30.6 vs 23.5 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 Carr Elementary and Costner Elementary?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carr Elementary: 665. Costner Elementary: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carr Elementary and Costner Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Carr Elementary is 1011th of 1,457 and Costner Elementary is 766th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).