Cary Elementary vs Drexel Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 255 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cary Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
477 students
Drexel Elementary
Morganton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
477 students
| Measure | Cary Elementary Cary, North Carolina | Drexel Elementary Morganton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #225 of 1,457 | #497 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #18970 of 50,301 | #31376 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 477 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.6% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 53% |
| city | Cary | Morganton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cary Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.8 vs 40.8).
- •Drexel Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 49%).
- •Cary Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 51%).
- •Cary Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.6% vs 98.7%).
- •Cary Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.4).
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 Cary Elementary better than Drexel Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cary Elementary ranks higher (58.8 vs 40.8 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 Cary Elementary and Drexel Elementary?
About 255 km in a straight line, between Cary and Morganton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cary Elementary: 477. Drexel Elementary: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cary Elementary and Drexel Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Cary Elementary is 225th of 1,457 and Drexel Elementary is 497th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).