Central Elementary vs Lincoln Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 8.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary
Eden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
521 students
Lincoln Elementary
Ruffin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
303 students
| Measure | Central Elementary Eden, North Carolina | Lincoln Elementary Ruffin, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #802 of 1,457 | #1018 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #38914 of 50,301 | #42768 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 521 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 521 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.1% | 94.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 37% |
| city | Eden | Ruffin |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.4 vs 23.3).
- •Central Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 37%).
- •Central Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 32%).
- •Lincoln Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.4% vs 98.1%).
- •Central Elementary is the larger school with 521 students compared with 303.
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 Lincoln Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elementary ranks higher (29.4 vs 23.3 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 Lincoln Elementary?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Eden and Ruffin in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary: 521. Lincoln Elementary: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary and Lincoln Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Central Elementary is 802nd of 1,457 and Lincoln Elementary is 1018th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).