Don D Steed Elementary vs J W McLauchlin Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Don D Steed Elementary
Raeford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
628 students
J W McLauchlin Elementary
Raeford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
304 students
| Measure | Don D Steed Elementary Raeford, North Carolina | J W McLauchlin Elementary Raeford, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #326 of 1,457 | #800 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #24797 of 50,301 | #38874 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 628 | 304 |
| Enrollment | 628 | 304 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 32% |
| city | Raeford | Raeford |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Don D Steed Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.5 vs 29.5).
- •Don D Steed Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Don D Steed Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •J W McLauchlin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99% vs 99.5%).
- •Don D Steed Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.2).
- •Don D Steed Elementary is the larger school with 628 students compared with 304.
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 Don D Steed Elementary better than J W McLauchlin Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Don D Steed Elementary ranks higher (50.5 vs 29.5 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 Don D Steed Elementary and J W McLauchlin Elementary?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Raeford and Raeford in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Don D Steed Elementary: 628. J W McLauchlin Elementary: 304. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Don D Steed Elementary and J W McLauchlin Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Don D Steed Elementary is 326th of 1,457 and J W McLauchlin Elementary is 800th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).