Carrboro Elementary vs FPG 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.
Carrboro Elementary
Carrboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
515 students
FPG Elementary
Chapel Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
536 students
| Measure | Carrboro Elementary Carrboro, North Carolina | FPG Elementary Chapel Hill, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #103 of 1,457 | #168 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #8246 of 50,301 | #14254 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 515 | 536 |
| Enrollment | 515 | 536 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.6% | 36.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 56% |
| city | Carrboro | Chapel Hill |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carrboro Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.5 vs 65.8).
- •Carrboro Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 56%).
- •Carrboro Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 54%).
- •Carrboro Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.6% vs 36.4%).
- •Carrboro Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.4).
- •FPG Elementary is the larger school with 536 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 FPG Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carrboro Elementary ranks higher (74.5 vs 65.8 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 FPG Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Carrboro and Chapel Hill in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carrboro Elementary: 515. FPG Elementary: 536. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carrboro Elementary and FPG Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Carrboro Elementary is 103rd of 1,457 and FPG Elementary is 168th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).