Lead Mine Elementary vs North Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lead Mine Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
359 students
North Ridge Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
730 students
| Measure | Lead Mine Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina | North Ridge Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #190 of 1,457 | #265 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #15678 of 50,301 | #20850 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 359 | 730 |
| Enrollment | 359 | 730 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.6% | 35.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 48% |
| city | Raleigh | Raleigh |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lead Mine Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.7 vs 56.2).
- •Lead Mine Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 48%).
- •Lead Mine Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 46%).
- •North Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.5% vs 47.6%).
- •Lead Mine Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.3).
- •North Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 730 students compared with 359.
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 Lead Mine Elementary better than North Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lead Mine Elementary ranks higher (63.7 vs 56.2 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 Lead Mine Elementary and North Ridge Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Raleigh and Raleigh in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lead Mine Elementary: 359. North Ridge Elementary: 730. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lead Mine Elementary and North Ridge Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Lead Mine Elementary is 190th of 1,457 and North Ridge Elementary is 265th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).