Locust Elementary vs York Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 170 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Locust Elementary
Locust · Public elementary · Grades K–5
563 students
York Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
563 students
| Measure | Locust Elementary Locust, North Carolina | York Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #447 of 1,457 | #293 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #29677 of 50,301 | #22815 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 563 | 563 |
| Enrollment | 563 | 563 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 46.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 44% |
| city | Locust | Raleigh |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •York Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.4 vs 43.4).
- •Locust Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 44%).
- •Locust Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 49%).
- •York Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.4% vs 99.5%).
- •York Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.1).
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 Locust Elementary better than York Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), York Elementary ranks higher (53.4 vs 43.4 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 Locust Elementary and York Elementary?
About 170 km in a straight line, between Locust and Raleigh in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Locust Elementary: 563. York Elementary: 563. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Locust Elementary and York Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Locust Elementary is 447th of 1,457 and York Elementary is 293rd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).