Peterson Elementary vs Prospect Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Peterson Elementary
Red Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
539 students
Prospect Elementary
Maxton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
775 students
| Measure | Peterson Elementary Red Springs, North Carolina | Prospect Elementary Maxton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1343 of 1,457 | #1146 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #48028 of 50,301 | #44924 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 539 | 775 |
| Enrollment | 539 | 775 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 27% |
| city | Red Springs | Maxton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prospect Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.9 vs 14.2).
- •Prospect Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 18%).
- •Prospect Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Peterson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 99.6%).
- •Prospect Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.4).
- •Prospect Elementary is the larger school with 775 students compared with 539.
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 Peterson Elementary better than Prospect Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Prospect Elementary ranks higher (19.9 vs 14.2 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 Peterson Elementary and Prospect Elementary?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Red Springs and Maxton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Peterson Elementary: 539. Prospect Elementary: 775. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Peterson Elementary and Prospect Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Peterson Elementary is 1343rd of 1,457 and Prospect Elementary is 1146th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).