Crain's Creek Middle vs Sandhills Farm Life Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crain's Creek Middle
Carthage · Public middle · Grades 6–8
481 students
Sandhills Farm Life Elementary
Carthage · Public elementary · Grades K–5
379 students
| Measure | Crain's Creek Middle Carthage, North Carolina | Sandhills Farm Life Elementary Carthage, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #250 of 469 | #252 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #11613 of 15,369 | #20357 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 481 | 379 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 27.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 45% |
| city | Carthage | Carthage |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sandhills Farm Life Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 31.5).
- •Sandhills Farm Life Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 32%).
- •Sandhills Farm Life Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 48%).
- •Sandhills Farm Life Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.7% vs 99.4%).
- •Crain's Creek Middle does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.2).
- •Crain's Creek Middle is the larger school with 481 students compared with 379.
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 Crain's Creek Middle better than Sandhills Farm Life Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sandhills Farm Life Elementary ranks higher (56.9 vs 31.5 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 Crain's Creek Middle and Sandhills Farm Life Elementary?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Carthage and Carthage in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crain's Creek Middle: 481. Sandhills Farm Life Elementary: 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crain's Creek Middle and Sandhills Farm Life Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Crain's Creek Middle is 250th of 469 and Sandhills Farm Life Elementary is 252nd of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).