Penderlea Elementary vs Wallace Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Penderlea Elementary
Willard · Public elementary · Grades K–8
468 students
Wallace Elementary
Wallace · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,120 students
| Measure | Penderlea Elementary Willard, North Carolina | Wallace Elementary Wallace, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #820 of 1,457 | #1371 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #39217 of 50,301 | #48520 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 468 | 1,120 |
| Enrollment | 468 | 1,120 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 19% |
| city | Willard | Wallace |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Penderlea Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.0 vs 13.0).
- •Penderlea Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 19%).
- •Penderlea Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 30%).
- •Penderlea Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 99.7%).
- •Penderlea Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.0).
- •Wallace Elementary is the larger school with 1,120 students compared with 468.
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 Penderlea Elementary better than Wallace Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Penderlea Elementary ranks higher (29.0 vs 13.0 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 Penderlea Elementary and Wallace Elementary?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Willard and Wallace in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Penderlea Elementary: 468. Wallace Elementary: 1,120. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Penderlea Elementary and Wallace Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Penderlea Elementary is 820th of 1,457 and Wallace Elementary is 1371st of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).