Ligon Middle vs Poe Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ligon Middle
Raleigh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
959 students
Poe Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
324 students
| Measure | Ligon Middle Raleigh, North Carolina | Poe Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #26 of 469 | #454 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #2912 of 15,369 | #29985 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 959 | 324 |
| Enrollment | 959 | 324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.5% | 49.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 27% |
| city | Raleigh | Raleigh |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ligon Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.1 vs 43.0).
- •Ligon Middle does better on math proficiency (56% vs 27%).
- •Ligon Middle does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •Ligon Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.5% vs 49.1%).
- •Poe Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 15.2).
- •Ligon Middle is the larger school with 959 students compared with 324.
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 Ligon Middle better than Poe Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ligon Middle ranks higher (72.1 vs 43.0 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 Ligon Middle and Poe Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Raleigh and Raleigh in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ligon Middle: 959. Poe Elementary: 324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ligon Middle and Poe Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Ligon Middle is 26th of 469 and Poe Elementary is 454th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).