Piney Grove Elementary vs Tanglewood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Piney Grove Elementary
Lumberton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
452 students
Tanglewood Elementary
Lumberton · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
355 students
| Measure | Piney Grove Elementary Lumberton, North Carolina | Tanglewood Elementary Lumberton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1292 of 1,457 | #519 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #47365 of 50,301 | #32083 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 452 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 452 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.8% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 57% |
| city | Lumberton | Lumberton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tanglewood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.8 vs 15.6).
- •Tanglewood Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 19%).
- •Tanglewood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 29%).
- •Piney Grove Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.8% vs 99.2%).
- •Piney Grove Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.9).
- •Piney Grove Elementary is the larger school with 452 students compared with 355.
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 Piney Grove Elementary better than Tanglewood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Tanglewood Elementary ranks higher (39.8 vs 15.6 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 Piney Grove Elementary and Tanglewood Elementary?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Lumberton and Lumberton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Piney Grove Elementary: 452. Tanglewood Elementary: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Piney Grove Elementary and Tanglewood Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Piney Grove Elementary is 1292nd of 1,457 and Tanglewood Elementary is 519th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).