Jamestown Elementary vs Lucy Ragsdale High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jamestown Elementary
Jamestown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
Lucy Ragsdale High
Jamestown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,292 students
| Measure | Jamestown Elementary Jamestown, North Carolina | Lucy Ragsdale High Jamestown, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #671 of 1,457 | #269 of 528 |
| National rank | #36048 of 50,301 | #10564 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 453 | 1,292 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 1,292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 51% |
| city | Jamestown | Jamestown |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lucy Ragsdale High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.6 vs 33.8).
- •Lucy Ragsdale High does better on math proficiency (51% vs 49%).
- •Lucy Ragsdale High does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 42%).
- •Jamestown Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.8%).
- •Lucy Ragsdale High is the larger school with 1,292 students compared with 453.
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 Jamestown Elementary better than Lucy Ragsdale High?
On the Success Index (US), Lucy Ragsdale High ranks higher (41.6 vs 33.8 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 Jamestown Elementary and Lucy Ragsdale High?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Jamestown and Jamestown in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jamestown Elementary: 453. Lucy Ragsdale High: 1,292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jamestown Elementary and Lucy Ragsdale High rank in North Carolina?
Jamestown Elementary is 671st of 1,457 and Lucy Ragsdale High is 269th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).