J.T. Barber Elementary vs J W Seabrook Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 155 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J.T. Barber Elementary
New Bern · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
270 students
J W Seabrook Elementary
Fayetteville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
271 students
| Measure | J.T. Barber Elementary New Bern, North Carolina | J W Seabrook Elementary Fayetteville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1280 of 1,457 | #517 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #47250 of 50,301 | #32049 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 270 | 271 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 271 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.3% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 52% |
| city | New Bern | Fayetteville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J W Seabrook Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.8 vs 15.8).
- •J W Seabrook Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 7.5%).
- •J W Seabrook Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •J.T. Barber Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.3% vs 98.9%).
- •J.T. Barber Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.6).
- •J W Seabrook Elementary is the larger school with 271 students compared with 270.
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.T. Barber Elementary better than J W Seabrook Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), J W Seabrook Elementary ranks higher (39.8 vs 15.8 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.T. Barber Elementary and J W Seabrook Elementary?
About 155 km in a straight line, between New Bern and Fayetteville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J.T. Barber Elementary: 270. J W Seabrook Elementary: 271. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J.T. Barber Elementary and J W Seabrook Elementary rank in North Carolina?
J.T. Barber Elementary is 1280th of 1,457 and J W Seabrook Elementary is 517th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).