Oak Grove Elementary vs Penny Road Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oak Grove Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
553 students
Penny Road Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades K–5
509 students
| Measure | Oak Grove Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina | Penny Road Elementary Cary, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #129 of 1,457 | #91 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #10020 of 50,301 | #7414 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 553 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 553 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.1% | 36.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 69% |
| city | Raleigh | Cary |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Penny Road Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 71.9).
- •Penny Road Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 59%).
- •Penny Road Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 61%).
- •Oak Grove Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.1% vs 36.9%).
- •Oak Grove Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.8).
- •Oak Grove Elementary is the larger school with 553 students compared with 509.
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 Oak Grove Elementary better than Penny Road Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Penny Road Elementary ranks higher (75.9 vs 71.9 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 Oak Grove Elementary and Penny Road Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Raleigh and Cary in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oak Grove Elementary: 553. Penny Road Elementary: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oak Grove Elementary and Penny Road Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Oak Grove Elementary is 129th of 1,457 and Penny Road Elementary is 91st of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).