Forest Park Elementary vs Royal Oaks 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.
Forest Park Elementary
Kannapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
472 students
Royal Oaks Elementary
Kannapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–8
661 students
| Measure | Forest Park Elementary Kannapolis, North Carolina | Royal Oaks Elementary Kannapolis, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #745 of 1,457 | #1359 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #37792 of 50,301 | #48308 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 472 | 661 |
| Enrollment | 472 | 661 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 12% |
| city | Kannapolis | Kannapolis |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.1 vs 13.5).
- •Forest Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 12%).
- •Forest Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 27%).
- •Forest Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 99.5%).
- •Forest Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.0).
- •Royal Oaks Elementary is the larger school with 661 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 Royal Oaks Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Park Elementary ranks higher (31.1 vs 13.5 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 Forest Park Elementary and Royal Oaks Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Kannapolis and Kannapolis in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Park Elementary: 472. Royal Oaks Elementary: 661. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Park Elementary and Royal Oaks Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Forest Park Elementary is 745th of 1,457 and Royal Oaks Elementary is 1359th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).