McGee's Crossroads Elem vs Palisades Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 227 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McGee's Crossroads Elem
Angier · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
950 students
Palisades Park Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades K–5
940 students
| Measure | McGee's Crossroads Elem Angier, North Carolina | Palisades Park Elementary Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #999 of 1,457 | #170 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #42445 of 50,301 | #14350 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 950 | 940 |
| Enrollment | 950 | 940 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 69% |
| city | Angier | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palisades Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.7 vs 23.8).
- •Palisades Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 37%).
- •Palisades Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 38%).
- •Palisades Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41% vs 99.7%).
- •Palisades Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.6).
- •McGee's Crossroads Elem is the larger school with 950 students compared with 940.
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 McGee's Crossroads Elem better than Palisades Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Palisades Park Elementary ranks higher (65.7 vs 23.8 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 McGee's Crossroads Elem and Palisades Park Elementary?
About 227 km in a straight line, between Angier and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McGee's Crossroads Elem: 950. Palisades Park Elementary: 940. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McGee's Crossroads Elem and Palisades Park Elementary rank in North Carolina?
McGee's Crossroads Elem is 999th of 1,457 and Palisades Park Elementary is 170th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).