Hominy Valley Elementary vs Leicester Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hominy Valley Elementary
Candler · Public elementary · Grades K–4
399 students
Leicester Elementary
Leicester · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
399 students
| Measure | Hominy Valley Elementary Candler, North Carolina | Leicester Elementary Leicester, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #351 of 1,457 | #761 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #26356 of 50,301 | #38093 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 399 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| city | Candler | Leicester |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hominy Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.2 vs 30.7).
- •Hominy Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Hominy Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Leicester Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.7% vs 99.2%).
- •Hominy Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.0).
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 Hominy Valley Elementary better than Leicester Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hominy Valley Elementary ranks higher (48.2 vs 30.7 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 Hominy Valley Elementary and Leicester Elementary?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Candler and Leicester in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hominy Valley Elementary: 399. Leicester Elementary: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hominy Valley Elementary and Leicester Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Hominy Valley Elementary is 351st of 1,457 and Leicester Elementary is 761st of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).