Lacy Elementary vs Lillington-Shawtown Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 49 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lacy Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
695 students
Lillington-Shawtown Elementary
Lillington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
695 students
| Measure | Lacy Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina | Lillington-Shawtown Elementary Lillington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #112 of 1,457 | #890 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #9119 of 50,301 | #40592 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 695 | 695 |
| Enrollment | 695 | 695 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.7% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 39% |
| city | Raleigh | Lillington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lacy Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 26.7).
- •Lacy Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 39%).
- •Lacy Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 36%).
- •Lacy Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.7% vs 99.6%).
- •Lacy Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.1).
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 Lacy Elementary better than Lillington-Shawtown Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lacy Elementary ranks higher (73.2 vs 26.7 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 Lacy Elementary and Lillington-Shawtown Elementary?
About 49 km in a straight line, between Raleigh and Lillington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lacy Elementary: 695. Lillington-Shawtown Elementary: 695. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lacy Elementary and Lillington-Shawtown Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Lacy Elementary is 112th of 1,457 and Lillington-Shawtown Elementary is 890th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).