Central Elementary vs Icard Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 496 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary
Barco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
264 students
Icard Elementary
Connelly Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
265 students
| Measure | Central Elementary Barco, North Carolina | Icard Elementary Connelly Springs, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #335 of 1,457 | #396 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #25421 of 50,301 | #28103 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 264 | 265 |
| Enrollment | 264 | 265 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.7% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| city | Barco | Connelly Springs |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.6 vs 45.7).
- •Icard Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Icard Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Central Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.7% vs 98.9%).
- •Icard Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 17.6).
- •Icard Elementary is the larger school with 265 students compared with 264.
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 Central Elementary better than Icard Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elementary ranks higher (49.6 vs 45.7 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 Central Elementary and Icard Elementary?
About 496 km in a straight line, between Barco and Connelly Springs in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary: 264. Icard Elementary: 265. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary and Icard Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Central Elementary is 335th of 1,457 and Icard Elementary is 396th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).