College Lakes Elementary vs Croft Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 175 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
College Lakes Elementary
Fayetteville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
459 students
Croft Community School
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
459 students
| Measure | College Lakes Elementary Fayetteville, North Carolina | Croft Community School Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #752 of 1,457 | #918 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #38000 of 50,301 | #40986 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 459 | 459 |
| Enrollment | 459 | 459 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 40% |
| city | Fayetteville | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •College Lakes Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.8 vs 26.1).
- •Croft Community School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 35%).
- •College Lakes Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 38%).
- •College Lakes Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.5% vs 99.3%).
- •College Lakes Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.0).
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 College Lakes Elementary better than Croft Community School?
On the Success Index (US), College Lakes Elementary ranks higher (30.8 vs 26.1 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 College Lakes Elementary and Croft Community School?
About 175 km in a straight line, between Fayetteville and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
College Lakes Elementary: 459. Croft Community School: 459. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do College Lakes Elementary and Croft Community School rank in North Carolina?
College Lakes Elementary is 752nd of 1,457 and Croft Community School is 918th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).