Mills Park Elementary vs Woodland Heights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 185 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mills Park Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
594 students
Woodland Heights Elementary
Mooresville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
594 students
| Measure | Mills Park Elementary Cary, North Carolina | Woodland Heights Elementary Mooresville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #8 of 1,457 | #127 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #1365 of 50,301 | #9972 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 594 | 594 |
| Enrollment | 594 | 594 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.7% | 16.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 60% |
| city | Cary | Mooresville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mills Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.8 vs 72.0).
- •Mills Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (81% vs 60%).
- •Mills Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 62%).
- •Woodland Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.7% vs 17.7%).
- •Mills Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.6).
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 Mills Park Elementary better than Woodland Heights Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mills Park Elementary ranks higher (87.8 vs 72.0 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 Mills Park Elementary and Woodland Heights Elementary?
About 185 km in a straight line, between Cary and Mooresville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mills Park Elementary: 594. Woodland Heights Elementary: 594. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mills Park Elementary and Woodland Heights Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Mills Park Elementary is 8th of 1,457 and Woodland Heights Elementary is 127th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).