Kensington Elementary vs Sandy Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kensington Elementary
Waxhaw · Public elementary · Grades K–5
901 students
Sandy Ridge Elementary
Waxhaw · Public elementary · Grades K–5
528 students
| Measure | Kensington Elementary Waxhaw, North Carolina | Sandy Ridge Elementary Waxhaw, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #28 of 1,457 | #12 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #3176 of 50,301 | #1836 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 901 | 528 |
| Enrollment | 901 | 528 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12% | 7.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 80% |
| city | Waxhaw | Waxhaw |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sandy Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.5 vs 83.4).
- •Sandy Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (80% vs 77%).
- •Sandy Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 74%).
- •Sandy Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.2% vs 12%).
- •Sandy Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 15.8).
- •Kensington Elementary is the larger school with 901 students compared with 528.
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 Kensington Elementary better than Sandy Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sandy Ridge Elementary ranks higher (86.5 vs 83.4 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 Kensington Elementary and Sandy Ridge Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Waxhaw and Waxhaw in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kensington Elementary: 901. Sandy Ridge Elementary: 528. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kensington Elementary and Sandy Ridge Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Kensington Elementary is 28th of 1,457 and Sandy Ridge Elementary is 12th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).