Carthage Elementary vs Sandhills Farm Life Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.8 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
Sandhills Farm Life Elementary
Carthage · Public elementary · Grades K–5
379 students
| Measure | Carthage Elementary Carthage, North Carolina | Sandhills Farm Life Elementary Carthage, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #607 of 1,457 | #252 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #34500 of 50,301 | #20357 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 350 | 379 |
| Enrollment | 350 | 379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 27.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 45% |
| city | Carthage | Carthage |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sandhills Farm Life Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 36.2).
- •Sandhills Farm Life Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •Sandhills Farm Life Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •Sandhills Farm Life Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.7% vs 99.1%).
- •Carthage Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.2).
- •Sandhills Farm Life Elementary is the larger school with 379 students compared with 350.
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 Sandhills Farm Life Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sandhills Farm Life Elementary ranks higher (56.9 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 Sandhills Farm Life Elementary?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Carthage and Carthage in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carthage Elementary: 350. Sandhills Farm Life Elementary: 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carthage Elementary and Sandhills Farm Life Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Carthage Elementary is 607th of 1,457 and Sandhills Farm Life Elementary is 252nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).