Carver Middle vs Sycamore Lane Primary
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 Primary
Laurinburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
435 students
| Measure | Carver Middle Laurel Hill, North Carolina | Sycamore Lane Primary Laurinburg, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #308 of 469 | #834 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #12746 of 15,369 | #39609 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 563 | 435 |
| Enrollment | 563 | 435 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | – |
| Math proficiency | 32% | – |
| city | Laurel Hill | Laurinburg |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sycamore Lane Primary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.4 vs 25.6).
- •Sycamore Lane Primary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 99.5%).
- •Sycamore Lane Primary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 13.7).
- •Carver Middle is the larger school with 563 students compared with 435.
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 Primary?
On the Success Index (US), Sycamore Lane Primary ranks higher (28.4 vs 25.6 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 Primary?
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 Primary: 435. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carver Middle and Sycamore Lane Primary rank in North Carolina?
Carver Middle is 308th of 469 and Sycamore Lane Primary is 834th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).