Ligon Middle vs Washington Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.6 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
Washington Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
514 students
| Measure | Ligon Middle Raleigh, North Carolina | Washington Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #26 of 469 | #116 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #2912 of 15,369 | #9215 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 959 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 959 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.5% | 28.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 59% |
| city | Raleigh | Raleigh |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Washington Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 72.1).
- •Washington Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 56%).
- •Ligon Middle does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 60%).
- •Washington Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.6% vs 34.5%).
- •Washington Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.2).
- •Ligon Middle is the larger school with 959 students compared with 514.
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 Washington Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Washington Elementary ranks higher (73.1 vs 72.1 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 Washington Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Raleigh and Raleigh in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ligon Middle: 959. Washington Elementary: 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ligon Middle and Washington Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Ligon Middle is 26th of 469 and Washington Elementary is 116th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).