Carver Heights Elementary vs Dillard Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carver Heights Elementary
Goldsboro · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
407 students
Dillard Academy
Goldsboro · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
261 students
| Measure | Carver Heights Elementary Goldsboro, North Carolina | Dillard Academy Goldsboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1443 of 1,457 | #1432 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #49680 of 50,301 | #49450 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 407 | 261 |
| Enrollment | 407 | 261 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 95.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 17% |
| city | Goldsboro | Goldsboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (9.1 vs 10.0).
- •Dillard Academy does better on math proficiency (17% vs 13%).
- •Dillard Academy does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Dillard Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.4% vs 99.3%).
- •Carver Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 20.1).
- •Carver Heights Elementary is the larger school with 407 students compared with 261.
- •Carver Heights Elementary is a public school while Dillard Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Heights Elementary better than Dillard Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Carver Heights Elementary and Dillard Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Goldsboro and Goldsboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carver Heights Elementary: 407. Dillard Academy: 261. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carver Heights Elementary and Dillard Academy rank in North Carolina?
Carver Heights Elementary is 1443rd of 1,457 and Dillard Academy is 1432nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).