Gray's Creek Elementary vs Kingswood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 101 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gray's Creek Elementary
Hope Mills · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
428 students
Kingswood Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
427 students
| Measure | Gray's Creek Elementary Hope Mills, North Carolina | Kingswood Elementary Cary, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #638 of 1,457 | #282 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #35331 of 50,301 | #22228 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 428 | 427 |
| Enrollment | 428 | 427 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 42.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 42% |
| city | Hope Mills | Cary |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kingswood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.2 vs 34.9).
- •Gray's Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •Gray's Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 47%).
- •Kingswood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.4% vs 99.3%).
- •Kingswood Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 17.1).
- •Gray's Creek Elementary is the larger school with 428 students compared with 427.
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 Gray's Creek Elementary better than Kingswood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kingswood Elementary ranks higher (54.2 vs 34.9 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 Gray's Creek Elementary and Kingswood Elementary?
About 101 km in a straight line, between Hope Mills and Cary in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gray's Creek Elementary: 428. Kingswood Elementary: 427. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gray's Creek Elementary and Kingswood Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Gray's Creek Elementary is 638th of 1,457 and Kingswood Elementary is 282nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).