Garner High vs Vandora Springs Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garner High
Garner · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,670 students
Vandora Springs Elementary
Garner · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
582 students
| Measure | Garner High Garner, North Carolina | Vandora Springs Elementary Garner, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #253 of 528 | #1003 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #10222 of 16,910 | #42467 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,670 | 582 |
| Enrollment | 1,670 | 582 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.7% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 29% |
| city | Garner | Garner |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garner High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.9 vs 23.8).
- •Garner High does better on math proficiency (39% vs 29%).
- •Garner High does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 32%).
- •Garner High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.7% vs 99.5%).
- •Vandora Springs Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.6).
- •Garner High is the larger school with 1,670 students compared with 582.
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 Garner High better than Vandora Springs Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Garner High ranks higher (42.9 vs 23.8 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 Garner High and Vandora Springs Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Garner and Garner in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garner High: 1,670. Vandora Springs Elementary: 582. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garner High and Vandora Springs Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Garner High is 253rd of 528 and Vandora Springs Elementary is 1003rd of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).