Carrboro High vs Scroggs Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.1 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
Scroggs Elementary
Chapel Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students
| Measure | Carrboro High Carrboro, North Carolina | Scroggs Elementary Chapel Hill, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #27 of 528 | #47 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #1775 of 16,910 | #4859 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 885 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 885 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.4% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| city | Carrboro | Chapel Hill |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Scroggs Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.3 vs 76.8).
- •Carrboro High does better on math proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Carrboro High does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 67%).
- •Scroggs Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30% vs 30.4%).
- •Scroggs Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.8).
- •Carrboro High is the larger school with 885 students compared with 410.
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 Scroggs Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Scroggs Elementary ranks higher (80.3 vs 76.8 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 High and Scroggs Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Carrboro and Chapel Hill in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carrboro High: 885. Scroggs Elementary: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carrboro High and Scroggs Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Carrboro High is 27th of 528 and Scroggs Elementary is 47th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).