Chatham Charter vs Virginia Cross Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chatham Charter
Siler City · Charter other · Grades K–12
591 students
Virginia Cross Elementary
Siler City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
494 students
| Measure | Chatham Charter Siler City, North Carolina | Virginia Cross Elementary Siler City, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #882 of 1,457 |
| National rank | – | #40422 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 591 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 591 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.4% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 35% |
| city | Siler City | Siler City |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chatham Charter does better on math proficiency (52% vs 35%).
- •Chatham Charter does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 29%).
- •Chatham Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.4% vs 99.4%).
- •Virginia Cross Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.1).
- •Chatham Charter is the larger school with 591 students compared with 494.
- •Chatham Charter is a charter school while Virginia Cross Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Chatham Charter better than Virginia Cross Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Chatham Charter and Virginia Cross Elementary?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Siler City and Siler City in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chatham Charter: 591. Virginia Cross Elementary: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chatham Charter and Virginia Cross Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Chatham Charter is unranked and Virginia Cross Elementary is 882nd of 1,457 among other schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).