College Lakes Elementary vs Pine Forest Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.9 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
Pine Forest Middle
Fayetteville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
703 students
| Measure | College Lakes Elementary Fayetteville, North Carolina | Pine Forest Middle Fayetteville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #752 of 1,457 | #120 of 469 |
| National rank | #38000 of 50,301 | #8025 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 459 | 703 |
| Enrollment | 459 | 703 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 59.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 40% |
| city | Fayetteville | Fayetteville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pine Forest Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.3 vs 30.8).
- •Pine Forest Middle does better on math proficiency (40% vs 35%).
- •Pine Forest Middle does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 41%).
- •Pine Forest Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.6% vs 98.5%).
- •College Lakes Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.0).
- •Pine Forest Middle is the larger school with 703 students compared with 459.
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 Pine Forest Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pine Forest Middle ranks higher (48.3 vs 30.8 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 Pine Forest Middle?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Fayetteville and Fayetteville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
College Lakes Elementary: 459. Pine Forest Middle: 703. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do College Lakes Elementary and Pine Forest Middle rank in North Carolina?
College Lakes Elementary is 752nd of 1,457 and Pine Forest Middle is 120th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).