McDeeds Creek Elementary vs Sandhills Farm Life Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McDeeds Creek Elementary
Southern Pines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
707 students
Sandhills Farm Life Elementary
Carthage · Public elementary · Grades K–5
379 students
| Measure | McDeeds Creek Elementary Southern Pines, North Carolina | Sandhills Farm Life Elementary Carthage, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #195 of 1,457 | #252 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #16324 of 50,301 | #20357 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 707 | 379 |
| Enrollment | 707 | 379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.1% | 27.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 55% |
| Math proficiency | – | 45% |
| city | Southern Pines | Carthage |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McDeeds Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.7 vs 56.9).
- •McDeeds Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.1% vs 27.7%).
- •Sandhills Farm Life Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 18.6).
- •McDeeds Creek Elementary is the larger school with 707 students compared with 379.
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 McDeeds Creek Elementary better than Sandhills Farm Life Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), McDeeds Creek Elementary ranks higher (62.7 vs 56.9 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 McDeeds Creek Elementary and Sandhills Farm Life Elementary?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Southern Pines and Carthage in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McDeeds Creek Elementary: 707. Sandhills Farm Life Elementary: 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McDeeds Creek Elementary and Sandhills Farm Life Elementary rank in North Carolina?
McDeeds Creek Elementary is 195th of 1,457 and Sandhills Farm Life Elementary is 252nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).