J C Sawyer Elementary vs Leicester Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 589 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J C Sawyer Elementary
Elizabeth City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
400 students
Leicester Elementary
Leicester · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
399 students
| Measure | J C Sawyer Elementary Elizabeth City, North Carolina | Leicester Elementary Leicester, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #895 of 1,457 | #761 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #40654 of 50,301 | #38093 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 400 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 400 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| city | Elizabeth City | Leicester |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leicester Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.7 vs 26.6).
- •Leicester Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Leicester Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Leicester Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.7% vs 99.3%).
- •J C Sawyer Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.0).
- •J C Sawyer Elementary is the larger school with 400 students compared with 399.
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 J C Sawyer Elementary better than Leicester Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Leicester Elementary ranks higher (30.7 vs 26.6 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 J C Sawyer Elementary and Leicester Elementary?
About 589 km in a straight line, between Elizabeth City and Leicester in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J C Sawyer Elementary: 400. Leicester Elementary: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J C Sawyer Elementary and Leicester Elementary rank in North Carolina?
J C Sawyer Elementary is 895th of 1,457 and Leicester Elementary is 761st of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).