J W McLauchlin Elementary vs SandHoke Early College High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J W McLauchlin Elementary
Raeford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
304 students
SandHoke Early College High
Raeford · Public high · Grades 9–13
418 students
| Measure | J W McLauchlin Elementary Raeford, North Carolina | SandHoke Early College High Raeford, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #800 of 1,457 | #187 of 528 |
| National rank | #38874 of 50,301 | #7765 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 304 | 418 |
| Enrollment | 304 | 418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 62% |
| city | Raeford | Raeford |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •SandHoke Early College High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.4 vs 29.5).
- •SandHoke Early College High does better on math proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •SandHoke Early College High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 37%).
- •J W McLauchlin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99% vs 99.3%).
- •J W McLauchlin Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 22.0).
- •SandHoke Early College High is the larger school with 418 students compared with 304.
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 W McLauchlin Elementary better than SandHoke Early College High?
On the Success Index (US), SandHoke Early College High ranks higher (52.4 vs 29.5 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 W McLauchlin Elementary and SandHoke Early College High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Raeford and Raeford in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J W McLauchlin Elementary: 304. SandHoke Early College High: 418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J W McLauchlin Elementary and SandHoke Early College High rank in North Carolina?
J W McLauchlin Elementary is 800th of 1,457 and SandHoke Early College High is 187th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).