College Lakes Elementary vs Reid Ross Classical High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.5 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
Reid Ross Classical High
Fayetteville · Public high · Grades 9–12
227 students
| Measure | College Lakes Elementary Fayetteville, North Carolina | Reid Ross Classical High Fayetteville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #752 of 1,457 | #262 of 528 |
| National rank | #38000 of 50,301 | #10374 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 459 | 227 |
| Enrollment | 459 | 227 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 47% |
| city | Fayetteville | Fayetteville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Reid Ross Classical High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.4 vs 30.8).
- •Reid Ross Classical High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 35%).
- •Reid Ross Classical High does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 41%).
- •College Lakes Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.5% vs 98.7%).
- •College Lakes Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.1).
- •College Lakes Elementary is the larger school with 459 students compared with 227.
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 Reid Ross Classical High?
On the Success Index (US), Reid Ross Classical High ranks higher (42.4 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 Reid Ross Classical High?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Fayetteville and Fayetteville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
College Lakes Elementary: 459. Reid Ross Classical High: 227. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do College Lakes Elementary and Reid Ross Classical High rank in North Carolina?
College Lakes Elementary is 752nd of 1,457 and Reid Ross Classical High is 262nd of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).