J C Sawyer Elementary vs Sheep-Harney Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.9 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
Sheep-Harney Elementary
Elizabeth City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
441 students
| Measure | J C Sawyer Elementary Elizabeth City, North Carolina | Sheep-Harney Elementary Elizabeth City, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #895 of 1,457 | #963 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #40654 of 50,301 | #41853 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 400 | 441 |
| Enrollment | 400 | 441 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| 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 24.8).
- •Sheep-Harney Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •J C Sawyer Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.3).
- •Sheep-Harney Elementary is the larger school with 441 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 Sheep-Harney Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), J C Sawyer Elementary ranks higher (26.6 vs 24.8 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 Sheep-Harney Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Elizabeth City and Elizabeth City in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J C Sawyer Elementary: 400. Sheep-Harney Elementary: 441. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J C Sawyer Elementary and Sheep-Harney Elementary rank in North Carolina?
J C Sawyer Elementary is 895th of 1,457 and Sheep-Harney Elementary is 963rd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).