McDeeds Creek Elementary vs Vass-Lakeview Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 8.7 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
Vass-Lakeview Elementary
Vass · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
511 students
| Measure | McDeeds Creek Elementary Southern Pines, North Carolina | Vass-Lakeview Elementary Vass, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #195 of 1,457 | #360 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #16324 of 50,301 | #26701 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 707 | 511 |
| Enrollment | 707 | 511 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.1% | 40.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 45% |
| Math proficiency | – | 43% |
| city | Southern Pines | Vass |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McDeeds Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.7 vs 47.7).
- •McDeeds Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.1% vs 40.7%).
- •Vass-Lakeview Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.6).
- •McDeeds Creek Elementary is the larger school with 707 students compared with 511.
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 Vass-Lakeview Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), McDeeds Creek Elementary ranks higher (62.7 vs 47.7 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 Vass-Lakeview Elementary?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Southern Pines and Vass in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McDeeds Creek Elementary: 707. Vass-Lakeview Elementary: 511. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McDeeds Creek Elementary and Vass-Lakeview Elementary rank in North Carolina?
McDeeds Creek Elementary is 195th of 1,457 and Vass-Lakeview Elementary is 360th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).