Central Elementary vs Ranger Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 753 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
Ranger Elementary
Murphy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
264 students
| Measure | Central Elementary Barco, North Carolina | Ranger Elementary Murphy, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #335 of 1,457 | #815 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #25421 of 50,301 | #39085 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 264 | 264 |
| Enrollment | 264 | 264 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.7% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| city | Barco | Murphy |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.6 vs 29.2).
- •Central Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Central Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Central Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.7% vs 98.9%).
- •Ranger Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.6).
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 Ranger Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elementary ranks higher (49.6 vs 29.2 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 Ranger Elementary?
About 753 km in a straight line, between Barco and Murphy in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary: 264. Ranger Elementary: 264. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary and Ranger Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Central Elementary is 335th of 1,457 and Ranger Elementary is 815th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).