Central Elementary vs J C Sawyer Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary
Elizabeth City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
484 students
J C Sawyer Elementary
Elizabeth City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
400 students
| Measure | Central Elementary Elizabeth City, North Carolina | J C Sawyer Elementary Elizabeth City, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #758 of 1,457 | #895 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #38067 of 50,301 | #40654 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 484 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 484 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.6% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 37% |
| city | Elizabeth City | Elizabeth City |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.7 vs 26.6).
- •Central Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •Central Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Central Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.6% vs 99.3%).
- •J C Sawyer Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 17.3).
- •Central Elementary is the larger school with 484 students compared with 400.
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 J C Sawyer Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elementary ranks higher (30.7 vs 26.6 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 J C Sawyer Elementary?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Elizabeth City and Elizabeth City in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary: 484. J C Sawyer Elementary: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary and J C Sawyer Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Central Elementary is 758th of 1,457 and J C Sawyer Elementary is 895th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).