Lead Mine Elementary vs Quest Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.3 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
Quest Academy
Raleigh · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
139 students
| Measure | Lead Mine Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina | Quest Academy Raleigh, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #190 of 1,457 | #1 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #15678 of 50,301 | #451 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 359 | 139 |
| Enrollment | 359 | 139 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.6% | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 92% |
| city | Raleigh | Raleigh |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Quest Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.7 vs 63.7).
- •Quest Academy does better on math proficiency (92% vs 51%).
- •Quest Academy does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 58%).
- •Quest Academy does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 12.8).
- •Lead Mine Elementary is the larger school with 359 students compared with 139.
- •Lead Mine Elementary is a public school while Quest Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Quest Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Quest Academy ranks higher (91.7 vs 63.7 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 Lead Mine Elementary and Quest Academy?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Raleigh and Raleigh in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lead Mine Elementary: 359. Quest Academy: 139. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lead Mine Elementary and Quest Academy rank in North Carolina?
Lead Mine Elementary is 190th of 1,457 and Quest Academy is 1st of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).