Icard Elementary vs Ray Childers Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Icard Elementary
Connelly Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
265 students
Ray Childers Elementary
Hickory · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
460 students
| Measure | Icard Elementary Connelly Springs, North Carolina | Ray Childers Elementary Hickory, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #396 of 1,457 | #742 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #28103 of 50,301 | #37696 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 265 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 41% |
| city | Connelly Springs | Hickory |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Icard Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.7 vs 31.3).
- •Icard Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 41%).
- •Icard Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •Icard Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.3%).
- •Icard Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.9).
- •Ray Childers Elementary is the larger school with 460 students compared with 265.
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 Icard Elementary better than Ray Childers Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Icard Elementary ranks higher (45.7 vs 31.3 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 Icard Elementary and Ray Childers Elementary?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Connelly Springs and Hickory in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Icard Elementary: 265. Ray Childers Elementary: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Icard Elementary and Ray Childers Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Icard Elementary is 396th of 1,457 and Ray Childers Elementary is 742nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).