Carrboro High vs Northside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carrboro High
Carrboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
885 students
Northside Elementary
Chapel Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
412 students
| Measure | Carrboro High Carrboro, North Carolina | Northside Elementary Chapel Hill, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #27 of 528 | #353 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #1775 of 16,910 | #26445 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 885 | 412 |
| Enrollment | 885 | 412 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.4% | 52.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 39% |
| city | Carrboro | Chapel Hill |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carrboro High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.8 vs 48.1).
- •Carrboro High does better on math proficiency (72% vs 39%).
- •Carrboro High does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 45%).
- •Carrboro High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.4% vs 52.9%).
- •Northside Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.8).
- •Carrboro High is the larger school with 885 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 High better than Northside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carrboro High ranks higher (76.8 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 High and Northside Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Carrboro and Chapel Hill in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carrboro High: 885. Northside Elementary: 412. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carrboro High and Northside Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Carrboro High is 27th of 528 and Northside Elementary is 353rd of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).