J C Sawyer Elementary vs P W Moore Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.6 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
P W Moore Elementary
Elizabeth City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
353 students
| Measure | J C Sawyer Elementary Elizabeth City, North Carolina | P W Moore Elementary Elizabeth City, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #895 of 1,457 | #1329 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #40654 of 50,301 | #47880 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 400 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 400 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 14% |
| 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 14.5).
- •J C Sawyer Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 14%).
- •J C Sawyer Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 21%).
- •P W Moore Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.3%).
- •P W Moore Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 13.8).
- •J C Sawyer Elementary is the larger school with 400 students compared with 353.
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 P W Moore Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), J C Sawyer Elementary ranks higher (26.6 vs 14.5 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 P W Moore Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Elizabeth City and Elizabeth City in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J C Sawyer Elementary: 400. P W Moore Elementary: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J C Sawyer Elementary and P W Moore Elementary rank in North Carolina?
J C Sawyer Elementary is 895th of 1,457 and P W Moore Elementary is 1329th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).