Colfax Elementary vs Oak Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colfax Elementary
Colfax · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
587 students
Oak Ridge Elementary
Oak Ridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
712 students
| Measure | Colfax Elementary Colfax, North Carolina | Oak Ridge Elementary Oak Ridge, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #315 of 1,457 | #35 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #24183 of 50,301 | #3795 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 587 | 712 |
| Enrollment | 587 | 712 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 15.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 76% |
| city | Colfax | Oak Ridge |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.2 vs 51.4).
- •Oak Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 65%).
- •Oak Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 62%).
- •Oak Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.7% vs 99.5%).
- •Oak Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.3).
- •Oak Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 712 students compared with 587.
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 Colfax Elementary better than Oak Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Ridge Elementary ranks higher (82.2 vs 51.4 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 Colfax Elementary and Oak Ridge Elementary?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Colfax and Oak Ridge in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colfax Elementary: 587. Oak Ridge Elementary: 712. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colfax Elementary and Oak Ridge Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Colfax Elementary is 315th of 1,457 and Oak Ridge Elementary is 35th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).