Highland Elementary vs Johnsonville Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Elementary
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
854 students
Johnsonville Elementary
Cameron · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
489 students
| Measure | Highland Elementary Sanford, North Carolina | Johnsonville Elementary Cameron, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #378 of 1,457 | #959 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #27390 of 50,301 | #41768 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 854 | 489 |
| Enrollment | 854 | 489 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.6% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 39% |
| city | Sanford | Cameron |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.7 vs 24.9).
- •Highland Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 39%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 33%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.6% vs 99.2%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 15.8).
- •Highland Elementary is the larger school with 854 students compared with 489.
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 Highland Elementary better than Johnsonville Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Elementary ranks higher (46.7 vs 24.9 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 Highland Elementary and Johnsonville Elementary?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Sanford and Cameron in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Elementary: 854. Johnsonville Elementary: 489. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Elementary and Johnsonville Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Highland Elementary is 378th of 1,457 and Johnsonville Elementary is 959th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).