John W Dillard Academy vs Lilesville Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 160 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John W Dillard Academy
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
256 students
Lilesville Elementary
Lilesville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
257 students
| Measure | John W Dillard Academy Madison, North Carolina | Lilesville Elementary Lilesville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #720 of 1,457 | #769 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #37218 of 50,301 | #38160 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 256 | 257 |
| Enrollment | 256 | 257 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 37% |
| city | Madison | Lilesville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John W Dillard Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.0 vs 30.6).
- •John W Dillard Academy does better on math proficiency (44% vs 37%).
- •John W Dillard Academy does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Lilesville Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.4% vs 98.8%).
- •Lilesville Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.0).
- •Lilesville Elementary is the larger school with 257 students compared with 256.
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 W Dillard Academy better than Lilesville Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John W Dillard Academy ranks higher (32.0 vs 30.6 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 W Dillard Academy and Lilesville Elementary?
About 160 km in a straight line, between Madison and Lilesville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John W Dillard Academy: 256. Lilesville Elementary: 257. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John W Dillard Academy and Lilesville Elementary rank in North Carolina?
John W Dillard Academy is 720th of 1,457 and Lilesville Elementary is 769th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).