College Lakes Elementary vs Manchester Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.8 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
Manchester Elementary
Spring Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
254 students
| Measure | College Lakes Elementary Fayetteville, North Carolina | Manchester Elementary Spring Lake, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #752 of 1,457 | #1202 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #38000 of 50,301 | #45867 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 459 | 254 |
| Enrollment | 459 | 254 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 27% |
| city | Fayetteville | Spring Lake |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •College Lakes Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.8 vs 18.4).
- •College Lakes Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 27%).
- •College Lakes Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 27%).
- •College Lakes Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.5% vs 98.8%).
- •College Lakes Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.9).
- •College Lakes Elementary is the larger school with 459 students compared with 254.
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 Manchester Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), College Lakes Elementary ranks higher (30.8 vs 18.4 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 College Lakes Elementary and Manchester Elementary?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Fayetteville and Spring Lake in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
College Lakes Elementary: 459. Manchester Elementary: 254. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do College Lakes Elementary and Manchester Elementary rank in North Carolina?
College Lakes Elementary is 752nd of 1,457 and Manchester Elementary is 1202nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).