Carver Elementary vs Southern Wayne High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carver Elementary
Mount Olive · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
495 students
Southern Wayne High
Dudley · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,007 students
| Measure | Carver Elementary Mount Olive, North Carolina | Southern Wayne High Dudley, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1174 of 1,457 | #488 of 528 |
| National rank | #45387 of 50,301 | #15805 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 495 | 1,007 |
| Enrollment | 495 | 1,007 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 97.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 22% |
| city | Mount Olive | Dudley |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carver Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.1 vs 16.8).
- •Carver Elementary does better on math proficiency (29% vs 22%).
- •Southern Wayne High does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 24%).
- •Southern Wayne High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.9% vs 99.4%).
- •Carver Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 24.6).
- •Southern Wayne High is the larger school with 1,007 students compared with 495.
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 Carver Elementary better than Southern Wayne High?
On the Success Index (US), Carver Elementary ranks higher (19.1 vs 16.8 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 Carver Elementary and Southern Wayne High?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Mount Olive and Dudley in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carver Elementary: 495. Southern Wayne High: 1,007. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carver Elementary and Southern Wayne High rank in North Carolina?
Carver Elementary is 1174th of 1,457 and Southern Wayne High is 488th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).