Oak Grove Elementary vs Sherwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 221 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
Sherwood Elementary
Gastonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
553 students
| Measure | Oak Grove Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina | Sherwood Elementary Gastonia, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #129 of 1,457 | #1414 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #10020 of 50,301 | #49182 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 553 | 553 |
| Enrollment | 553 | 553 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.1% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 18% |
| city | Raleigh | Gastonia |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Grove Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.9 vs 11.0).
- •Oak Grove Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 18%).
- •Oak Grove Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 24%).
- •Oak Grove Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.1% vs 99.5%).
- •Oak Grove Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.8).
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 Sherwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Grove Elementary ranks higher (71.9 vs 11.0 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 Oak Grove Elementary and Sherwood Elementary?
About 221 km in a straight line, between Raleigh and Gastonia in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oak Grove Elementary: 553. Sherwood Elementary: 553. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oak Grove Elementary and Sherwood Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Oak Grove Elementary is 129th of 1,457 and Sherwood Elementary is 1414th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).