J W McLauchlin Elementary vs Scurlock Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.1 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
Scurlock Elementary
Raeford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
611 students
| Measure | J W McLauchlin Elementary Raeford, North Carolina | Scurlock Elementary Raeford, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #800 of 1,457 | #1218 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #38874 of 50,301 | #46193 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 304 | 611 |
| Enrollment | 304 | 611 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| city | Raeford | Raeford |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J W McLauchlin Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.5 vs 17.8).
- •J W McLauchlin Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 25%).
- •J W McLauchlin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99% vs 99.5%).
- •J W McLauchlin Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.7).
- •Scurlock Elementary is the larger school with 611 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 Scurlock Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), J W McLauchlin Elementary ranks higher (29.5 vs 17.8 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 W McLauchlin Elementary and Scurlock Elementary?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Raeford and Raeford in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J W McLauchlin Elementary: 304. Scurlock Elementary: 611. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J W McLauchlin Elementary and Scurlock Elementary rank in North Carolina?
J W McLauchlin Elementary is 800th of 1,457 and Scurlock Elementary is 1218th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).