Forest Park Elementary vs GW Carver Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Park Elementary
Kannapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
472 students
GW Carver Elementary
Kannapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
503 students
| Measure | Forest Park Elementary Kannapolis, North Carolina | GW Carver Elementary Kannapolis, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #745 of 1,457 | #1220 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #37792 of 50,301 | #46223 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 472 | 503 |
| Enrollment | 472 | 503 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 23% |
| city | Kannapolis | Kannapolis |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.1 vs 17.7).
- •Forest Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 23%).
- •Forest Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 27%).
- •GW Carver Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99% vs 99.4%).
- •Forest Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.4).
- •GW Carver Elementary is the larger school with 503 students compared with 472.
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 Forest Park Elementary better than GW Carver Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Park Elementary ranks higher (31.1 vs 17.7 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 Forest Park Elementary and GW Carver Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Kannapolis and Kannapolis in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Park Elementary: 472. GW Carver Elementary: 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Park Elementary and GW Carver Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Forest Park Elementary is 745th of 1,457 and GW Carver Elementary is 1220th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).