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Central Elementary vs The JP Knapp ECH (i)School

A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureCentral Elementary
Barco, North Carolina
The JP Knapp ECH (i)School
Currituck, North Carolina
Success Index (US)
50
Lower 50%
75
Top 25%
State rank#335 of 1,457#36 of 528
National rank#25421 of 50,301#2111 of 16,910
SectorPublicPublic
TypeElementaryHigh
Year rangeGrades PKโ€“5Grades 9โ€“13
Students264274
Enrollment264274
Free/reduced-price lunch44.7%22.3%
Students per teacher17.645.7
Reading proficiency47%72%
Math proficiency47%95%
cityBarcoCurrituck
stateNorth CarolinaNorth Carolina
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The verdict

  • โ€ขThe JP Knapp ECH (i)School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.2 vs 49.6).
  • โ€ขThe JP Knapp ECH (i)School does better on math proficiency (95% vs 47%).
  • โ€ขThe JP Knapp ECH (i)School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 47%).
  • โ€ขThe JP Knapp ECH (i)School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.3% vs 44.7%).
  • โ€ขCentral Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 45.7).
  • โ€ขThe JP Knapp ECH (i)School is the larger school with 274 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 The JP Knapp ECH (i)School?

On the Success Index (US), The JP Knapp ECH (i)School ranks higher (75.2 vs 49.6 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 Central Elementary and The JP Knapp ECH (i)School?

About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Barco and Currituck in North Carolina.

Which has the better Enrollment?

Central Elementary: 264. The JP Knapp ECH (i)School: 274. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

How do Central Elementary and The JP Knapp ECH (i)School rank in North Carolina?

Central Elementary is 335th of 1,457 and The JP Knapp ECH (i)School is 36th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).