Carrboro Elementary vs Carrboro High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carrboro Elementary
Carrboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
515 students
Carrboro High
Carrboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
885 students
| Measure | Carrboro Elementary Carrboro, North Carolina | Carrboro High Carrboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #103 of 1,457 | #27 of 528 |
| National rank | #8246 of 50,301 | #1775 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 515 | 885 |
| Enrollment | 515 | 885 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.6% | 30.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 72% |
| city | Carrboro | Carrboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carrboro High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.8 vs 74.5).
- •Carrboro High does better on math proficiency (72% vs 58%).
- •Carrboro High does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 66%).
- •Carrboro High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.4% vs 32.6%).
- •Carrboro Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.8).
- •Carrboro High is the larger school with 885 students compared with 515.
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 Carrboro Elementary better than Carrboro High?
On the Success Index (US), Carrboro High ranks higher (76.8 vs 74.5 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 Carrboro Elementary and Carrboro High?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Carrboro and Carrboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carrboro Elementary: 515. Carrboro High: 885. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carrboro Elementary and Carrboro High rank in North Carolina?
Carrboro Elementary is 103rd of 1,457 and Carrboro High is 27th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).