Pembroke Elementary vs Purnell Swett High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pembroke Elementary
Pembroke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
703 students
Purnell Swett High
Pembroke · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,583 students
| Measure | Pembroke Elementary Pembroke, North Carolina | Purnell Swett High Pembroke, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1319 of 1,457 | #465 of 528 |
| National rank | #47753 of 50,301 | #15376 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 703 | 1,583 |
| Enrollment | 703 | 1,583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 29% |
| city | Pembroke | Pembroke |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Purnell Swett High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.3 vs 14.8).
- •Purnell Swett High does better on math proficiency (29% vs 26%).
- •Purnell Swett High does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 26%).
- •Purnell Swett High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.6%).
- •Pembroke Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 18.4).
- •Purnell Swett High is the larger school with 1,583 students compared with 703.
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 Pembroke Elementary better than Purnell Swett High?
On the Success Index (US), Purnell Swett High ranks higher (19.3 vs 14.8 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 Pembroke Elementary and Purnell Swett High?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Pembroke and Pembroke in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pembroke Elementary: 703. Purnell Swett High: 1,583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pembroke Elementary and Purnell Swett High rank in North Carolina?
Pembroke Elementary is 1319th of 1,457 and Purnell Swett High is 465th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).