Carver Middle vs Sycamore Lane Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carver Middle
Laurel Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
563 students
Sycamore Lane Elementary
Laurinburg · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
347 students
| Measure | Carver Middle Laurel Hill, North Carolina | Sycamore Lane Elementary Laurinburg, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #308 of 469 | #1243 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #12746 of 15,369 | #46739 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 563 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 563 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 98% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 15% |
| city | Laurel Hill | Laurinburg |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carver Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.6 vs 16.8).
- •Carver Middle does better on math proficiency (32% vs 15%).
- •Carver Middle does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Sycamore Lane Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98% vs 99.5%).
- •Sycamore Lane Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.7).
- •Carver Middle is the larger school with 563 students compared with 347.
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 Middle better than Sycamore Lane Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carver Middle ranks higher (25.6 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 Middle and Sycamore Lane Elementary?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Laurel Hill and Laurinburg in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carver Middle: 563. Sycamore Lane Elementary: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carver Middle and Sycamore Lane Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Carver Middle is 308th of 469 and Sycamore Lane Elementary is 1243rd of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).