Magnolia Elementary vs Piney Grove Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Magnolia Elementary
Lumberton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
779 students
Piney Grove Elementary
Lumberton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
452 students
| Measure | Magnolia Elementary Lumberton, North Carolina | Piney Grove Elementary Lumberton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1296 of 1,457 | #1292 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #47440 of 50,301 | #47365 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 779 | 452 |
| Enrollment | 779 | 452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 97.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 19% |
| city | Lumberton | Lumberton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (15.4 vs 15.6).
- •Magnolia Elementary does better on math proficiency (29% vs 19%).
- •Piney Grove Elementary does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 26%).
- •Piney Grove Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.8% vs 99.6%).
- •Piney Grove Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.6).
- •Magnolia Elementary is the larger school with 779 students compared with 452.
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 Magnolia Elementary better than Piney Grove Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Magnolia Elementary and Piney Grove Elementary?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Lumberton and Lumberton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Magnolia Elementary: 779. Piney Grove Elementary: 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Magnolia Elementary and Piney Grove Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Magnolia Elementary is 1296th of 1,457 and Piney Grove Elementary is 1292nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).