J C Sawyer Elementary vs Northeastern High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.9 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
Northeastern High
Elizabeth City · Public high · Grades 9–12
658 students
| Measure | J C Sawyer Elementary Elizabeth City, North Carolina | Northeastern High Elizabeth City, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #895 of 1,457 | #487 of 528 |
| National rank | #40654 of 50,301 | #15800 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 400 | 658 |
| Enrollment | 400 | 658 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 22% |
| city | Elizabeth City | Elizabeth City |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J C Sawyer Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.6 vs 16.8).
- •J C Sawyer Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •J C Sawyer Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •J C Sawyer Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.5%).
- •J C Sawyer Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.5).
- •Northeastern High is the larger school with 658 students compared with 400.
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 Northeastern High?
On the Success Index (US), J C Sawyer Elementary ranks higher (26.6 vs 16.8 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 Northeastern High?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Elizabeth City and Elizabeth City in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J C Sawyer Elementary: 400. Northeastern High: 658. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J C Sawyer Elementary and Northeastern High rank in North Carolina?
J C Sawyer Elementary is 895th of 1,457 and Northeastern High is 487th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).