L Gilbert Carroll vs Piney Grove Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.4 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
Piney Grove Elementary
Lumberton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
452 students
| Measure | L Gilbert Carroll Lumberton, North Carolina | Piney Grove Elementary Lumberton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1362 of 1,457 | #1292 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #48342 of 50,301 | #47365 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 494 | 452 |
| Enrollment | 494 | 452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 97.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 19% |
| city | Lumberton | Lumberton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Piney Grove Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.6 vs 13.4).
- •L Gilbert Carroll does better on math proficiency (26% vs 19%).
- •L Gilbert Carroll does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 29%).
- •Piney Grove Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.8% vs 99.4%).
- •Piney Grove Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 19.8).
- •L Gilbert Carroll is the larger school with 494 students compared with 452.
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 Piney Grove Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Piney Grove Elementary ranks higher (15.6 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 Piney Grove Elementary?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Lumberton and Lumberton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
L Gilbert Carroll: 494. Piney Grove Elementary: 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do L Gilbert Carroll and Piney Grove Elementary rank in North Carolina?
L Gilbert Carroll is 1362nd of 1,457 and Piney Grove Elementary is 1292nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).