Northwoods Elementary vs Weatherstone Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwoods Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
579 students
Weatherstone Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
730 students
| Measure | Northwoods Elementary Cary, North Carolina | Weatherstone Elementary Cary, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #184 of 1,457 | #98 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #15194 of 50,301 | #7930 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 579 | 730 |
| Enrollment | 579 | 730 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.1% | 31.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 72% |
| city | Cary | Cary |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Weatherstone Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.1 vs 64.4).
- •Weatherstone Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 54%).
- •Weatherstone Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 53%).
- •Weatherstone Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.1% vs 35.1%).
- •Northwoods Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.2).
- •Weatherstone Elementary is the larger school with 730 students compared with 579.
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 Northwoods Elementary better than Weatherstone Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Weatherstone Elementary ranks higher (75.1 vs 64.4 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 Northwoods Elementary and Weatherstone Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Cary and Cary in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwoods Elementary: 579. Weatherstone Elementary: 730. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwoods Elementary and Weatherstone Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Northwoods Elementary is 184th of 1,457 and Weatherstone Elementary is 98th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).