Carthage Elementary vs Union Pines High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.9 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
Union Pines High
Cameron · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,462 students
| Measure | Carthage Elementary Carthage, North Carolina | Union Pines High Cameron, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #607 of 1,457 | #143 of 528 |
| National rank | #34500 of 50,301 | #6424 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 350 | 1,462 |
| Enrollment | 350 | 1,462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 31.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 25.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 61% |
| city | Carthage | Cameron |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union Pines High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 36.2).
- •Union Pines High does better on math proficiency (61% vs 42%).
- •Union Pines High does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •Union Pines High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.7% vs 99.1%).
- •Carthage Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 25.2).
- •Union Pines High is the larger school with 1,462 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 Union Pines High?
On the Success Index (US), Union Pines High ranks higher (57.6 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 Union Pines High?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Carthage and Cameron in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carthage Elementary: 350. Union Pines High: 1,462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carthage Elementary and Union Pines High rank in North Carolina?
Carthage Elementary is 607th of 1,457 and Union Pines High is 143rd of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).