College Lakes Elementary vs Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 271 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
Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School
Forest City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
459 students
| Measure | College Lakes Elementary Fayetteville, North Carolina | Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School Forest City, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #752 of 1,457 | #872 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #38000 of 50,301 | #40314 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% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 46% |
| city | Fayetteville | Forest City |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •College Lakes Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.8 vs 27.1).
- •Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 35%).
- •College Lakes Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.3% vs 98.5%).
- •College Lakes Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 19.1).
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 Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), College Lakes Elementary ranks higher (30.8 vs 27.1 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 Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School?
About 271 km in a straight line, between Fayetteville and Forest City in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
College Lakes Elementary: 459. Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School: 459. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do College Lakes Elementary and Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School rank in North Carolina?
College Lakes Elementary is 752nd of 1,457 and Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School is 872nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).