Morehead City Primary vs Oakley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 529 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Morehead City Primary
Morehead City · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
502 students
Oakley Elementary
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students
| Measure | Morehead City Primary Morehead City, North Carolina | Oakley Elementary Asheville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #215 of 1,457 | #1217 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #18125 of 50,301 | #46187 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 502 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.4% | 98% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 26% |
| city | Morehead City | Asheville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Morehead City Primary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.1 vs 17.8).
- •Morehead City Primary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 26%).
- •Morehead City Primary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 30%).
- •Oakley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98% vs 98.4%).
- •Morehead City Primary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.7).
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 Morehead City Primary better than Oakley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Morehead City Primary ranks higher (60.1 vs 17.8 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 Morehead City Primary and Oakley Elementary?
About 529 km in a straight line, between Morehead City and Asheville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Morehead City Primary: 502. Oakley Elementary: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Morehead City Primary and Oakley Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Morehead City Primary is 215th of 1,457 and Oakley Elementary is 1217th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).