Carver Heights Elementary vs North Drive Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.9 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
North Drive Elementary
Goldsboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
498 students
| Measure | Carver Heights Elementary Goldsboro, North Carolina | North Drive Elementary Goldsboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1443 of 1,457 | #1298 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #49680 of 50,301 | #47449 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 407 | 498 |
| Enrollment | 407 | 498 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | – |
| Math proficiency | 13% | – |
| city | Goldsboro | Goldsboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Drive Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.4 vs 9.1).
- •Carver Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.4%).
- •Carver Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 16.6).
- •North Drive Elementary is the larger school with 498 students compared with 407.
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 North Drive Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), North Drive Elementary ranks higher (15.4 vs 9.1 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 Heights Elementary and North Drive Elementary?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Goldsboro and Goldsboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carver Heights Elementary: 407. North Drive Elementary: 498. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carver Heights Elementary and North Drive Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Carver Heights Elementary is 1443rd of 1,457 and North Drive Elementary is 1298th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).