Longleaf School of the Arts vs Swift Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longleaf School of the Arts
Raleigh · Charter high · Grades 9–12
405 students
Swift Creek Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
310 students
| Measure | Longleaf School of the Arts Raleigh, North Carolina | Swift Creek Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #17 of 528 | #310 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #1318 of 16,910 | #23944 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 405 | 310 |
| Enrollment | 405 | 310 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 44.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 40% |
| city | Raleigh | Raleigh |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longleaf School of the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 51.8).
- •Longleaf School of the Arts does better on math proficiency (67% vs 40%).
- •Longleaf School of the Arts does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 46%).
- •Longleaf School of the Arts does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 12.9).
- •Longleaf School of the Arts is the larger school with 405 students compared with 310.
- •Longleaf School of the Arts is a charter school while Swift Creek Elementary is a public 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 Longleaf School of the Arts better than Swift Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Longleaf School of the Arts ranks higher (79.7 vs 51.8 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 Longleaf School of the Arts and Swift Creek Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Raleigh and Raleigh in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longleaf School of the Arts: 405. Swift Creek Elementary: 310. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longleaf School of the Arts and Swift Creek Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Longleaf School of the Arts is 17th of 528 and Swift Creek Elementary is 310th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).