Oak Ridge Elementary vs Piney Grove Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oak Ridge Elementary
Oak Ridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
712 students
Piney Grove Elementary
Kernersville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
635 students
| Measure | Oak Ridge Elementary Oak Ridge, North Carolina | Piney Grove Elementary Kernersville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #35 of 1,457 | #359 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #3795 of 50,301 | #26685 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 712 | 635 |
| Enrollment | 712 | 635 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.7% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 54% |
| city | Oak Ridge | Kernersville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.2 vs 47.7).
- •Oak Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 54%).
- •Oak Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 59%).
- •Oak Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.7% vs 99.5%).
- •Piney Grove Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.8).
- •Oak Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 712 students compared with 635.
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 Ridge Elementary better than Piney Grove Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Ridge Elementary ranks higher (82.2 vs 47.7 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 Ridge Elementary and Piney Grove Elementary?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Oak Ridge and Kernersville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oak Ridge Elementary: 712. Piney Grove Elementary: 635. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oak Ridge Elementary and Piney Grove Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Oak Ridge Elementary is 35th of 1,457 and Piney Grove Elementary is 359th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).