Lacy Elementary vs Stough Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.6 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
Stough Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
550 students
| Measure | Lacy Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina | Stough Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #112 of 1,457 | #269 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #9119 of 50,301 | #20990 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 695 | 550 |
| Enrollment | 695 | 550 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.7% | 33.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 37% |
| city | Raleigh | Raleigh |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lacy Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 56.0).
- •Lacy Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 37%).
- •Lacy Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 52%).
- •Lacy Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.7% vs 33.3%).
- •Stough Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.8).
- •Lacy Elementary is the larger school with 695 students compared with 550.
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 Stough Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lacy Elementary ranks higher (73.2 vs 56.0 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 Stough Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Raleigh and Raleigh in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lacy Elementary: 695. Stough Elementary: 550. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lacy Elementary and Stough Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Lacy Elementary is 112th of 1,457 and Stough Elementary is 269th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).