John Small Elementary vs Sandhills Farm Life Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 217 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Small Elementary
Washington · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
379 students
Sandhills Farm Life Elementary
Carthage · Public elementary · Grades K–5
379 students
| Measure | John Small Elementary Washington, North Carolina | Sandhills Farm Life Elementary Carthage, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1102 of 1,457 | #252 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #44099 of 50,301 | #20357 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 379 | 379 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 27.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 45% |
| city | Washington | Carthage |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sandhills Farm Life Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 21.2).
- •Sandhills Farm Life Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 32%).
- •Sandhills Farm Life Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 39%).
- •Sandhills Farm Life Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.7% vs 99.2%).
- •Sandhills Farm Life Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 19.0).
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 John Small Elementary better than Sandhills Farm Life Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sandhills Farm Life Elementary ranks higher (56.9 vs 21.2 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 John Small Elementary and Sandhills Farm Life Elementary?
About 217 km in a straight line, between Washington and Carthage in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Small Elementary: 379. Sandhills Farm Life Elementary: 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Small Elementary and Sandhills Farm Life Elementary rank in North Carolina?
John Small Elementary is 1102nd of 1,457 and Sandhills Farm Life Elementary is 252nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).