Carthage Elementary vs Dobson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 166 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carthage Elementary
Carthage · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
350 students
Dobson Elementary
Dobson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
350 students
| Measure | Carthage Elementary Carthage, North Carolina | Dobson Elementary Dobson, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #607 of 1,457 | #411 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #34500 of 50,301 | #28601 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 350 | 350 |
| Enrollment | 350 | 350 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| city | Carthage | Dobson |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dobson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.0 vs 36.2).
- •Dobson Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Dobson Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.9).
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 Carthage Elementary better than Dobson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dobson Elementary ranks higher (45.0 vs 36.2 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 Carthage Elementary and Dobson Elementary?
About 166 km in a straight line, between Carthage and Dobson in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carthage Elementary: 350. Dobson Elementary: 350. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carthage Elementary and Dobson Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Carthage Elementary is 607th of 1,457 and Dobson Elementary is 411th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).