Lufkin Road Middle vs Penny Road Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lufkin Road Middle
Apex · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,035 students
Penny Road Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades K–5
509 students
| Measure | Lufkin Road Middle Apex, North Carolina | Penny Road Elementary Cary, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #30 of 469 | #91 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #3007 of 15,369 | #7414 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,035 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 1,035 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.5% | 36.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 69% |
| city | Apex | Cary |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Penny Road Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 71.6).
- •Penny Road Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 62%).
- •Lufkin Road Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.5% vs 36.9%).
- •Penny Road Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 17.0).
- •Lufkin Road Middle is the larger school with 1,035 students compared with 509.
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 Lufkin Road Middle better than Penny Road Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Penny Road Elementary ranks higher (75.9 vs 71.6 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 Lufkin Road Middle and Penny Road Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Apex and Cary in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lufkin Road Middle: 1,035. Penny Road Elementary: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lufkin Road Middle and Penny Road Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Lufkin Road Middle is 30th of 469 and Penny Road Elementary is 91st of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).