Edgewood Elementary vs Lingerfeldt Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 249 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edgewood Elementary
Whiteville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
450 students
Lingerfeldt Elementary
Gastonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
450 students
| Measure | Edgewood Elementary Whiteville, North Carolina | Lingerfeldt Elementary Gastonia, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #954 of 1,457 | #1428 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #41633 of 50,301 | #49405 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 450 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 450 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 14% |
| city | Whiteville | Gastonia |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edgewood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.1 vs 10.2).
- •Edgewood Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 14%).
- •Edgewood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 23%).
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 Edgewood Elementary better than Lingerfeldt Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Edgewood Elementary ranks higher (25.1 vs 10.2 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 Edgewood Elementary and Lingerfeldt Elementary?
About 249 km in a straight line, between Whiteville and Gastonia in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edgewood Elementary: 450. Lingerfeldt Elementary: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edgewood Elementary and Lingerfeldt Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Edgewood Elementary is 954th of 1,457 and Lingerfeldt Elementary is 1428th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).