L Gilbert Carroll vs Magnolia Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
L Gilbert Carroll
Lumberton · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
494 students
Magnolia Elementary
Lumberton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
779 students
| Measure | L Gilbert Carroll Lumberton, North Carolina | Magnolia Elementary Lumberton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1362 of 1,457 | #1296 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #48342 of 50,301 | #47440 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 494 | 779 |
| Enrollment | 494 | 779 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 29% |
| city | Lumberton | Lumberton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Magnolia Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.4 vs 13.4).
- •Magnolia Elementary does better on math proficiency (29% vs 26%).
- •L Gilbert Carroll does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 26%).
- •L Gilbert Carroll does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 99.6%).
- •Magnolia Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 19.8).
- •Magnolia Elementary is the larger school with 779 students compared with 494.
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 L Gilbert Carroll better than Magnolia Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Magnolia Elementary ranks higher (15.4 vs 13.4 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 L Gilbert Carroll and Magnolia Elementary?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Lumberton and Lumberton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
L Gilbert Carroll: 494. Magnolia Elementary: 779. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do L Gilbert Carroll and Magnolia Elementary rank in North Carolina?
L Gilbert Carroll is 1362nd of 1,457 and Magnolia Elementary is 1296th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).