Cornelius Elementary vs J.V. Washam Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cornelius Elementary
Cornelius · Public elementary · Grades K–5
542 students
J.V. Washam Elementary
Cornelius · Public elementary · Grades K–5
818 students
| Measure | Cornelius Elementary Cornelius, North Carolina | J.V. Washam Elementary Cornelius, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #165 of 1,457 | #151 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #13761 of 50,301 | #12140 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 542 | 818 |
| Enrollment | 542 | 818 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29% | 23.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 71% |
| city | Cornelius | Cornelius |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J.V. Washam Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.8 vs 66.5).
- •J.V. Washam Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 58%).
- •J.V. Washam Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.2% vs 29%).
- •Cornelius Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 17.8).
- •J.V. Washam Elementary is the larger school with 818 students compared with 542.
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 Cornelius Elementary better than J.V. Washam Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), J.V. Washam Elementary ranks higher (68.8 vs 66.5 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 Cornelius Elementary and J.V. Washam Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Cornelius and Cornelius in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cornelius Elementary: 542. J.V. Washam Elementary: 818. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cornelius Elementary and J.V. Washam Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Cornelius Elementary is 165th of 1,457 and J.V. Washam Elementary is 151st of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).