L Gilbert Carroll vs Tanglewood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.1 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
Tanglewood Elementary
Lumberton · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
355 students
| Measure | L Gilbert Carroll Lumberton, North Carolina | Tanglewood Elementary Lumberton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1362 of 1,457 | #519 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #48342 of 50,301 | #32083 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 494 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 494 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 57% |
| city | Lumberton | Lumberton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tanglewood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.8 vs 13.4).
- •Tanglewood Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 26%).
- •Tanglewood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 30%).
- •Tanglewood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.4%).
- •Tanglewood Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 19.8).
- •L Gilbert Carroll is the larger school with 494 students compared with 355.
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 Tanglewood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Tanglewood Elementary ranks higher (39.8 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 Tanglewood Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Lumberton and Lumberton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
L Gilbert Carroll: 494. Tanglewood Elementary: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do L Gilbert Carroll and Tanglewood Elementary rank in North Carolina?
L Gilbert Carroll is 1362nd of 1,457 and Tanglewood Elementary is 519th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).