Carrboro Elementary vs Northside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.4 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
Northside Elementary
Chapel Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
412 students
| Measure | Carrboro Elementary Carrboro, North Carolina | Northside Elementary Chapel Hill, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #103 of 1,457 | #353 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #8246 of 50,301 | #26445 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 515 | 412 |
| Enrollment | 515 | 412 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.6% | 52.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 39% |
| city | Carrboro | Chapel Hill |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carrboro Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.5 vs 48.1).
- •Carrboro Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 39%).
- •Carrboro Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 45%).
- •Carrboro Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.6% vs 52.9%).
- •Carrboro Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.3).
- •Carrboro Elementary is the larger school with 515 students compared with 412.
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 Northside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carrboro Elementary ranks higher (74.5 vs 48.1 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 Northside Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Carrboro and Chapel Hill in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carrboro Elementary: 515. Northside Elementary: 412. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carrboro Elementary and Northside Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Carrboro Elementary is 103rd of 1,457 and Northside Elementary is 353rd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).