Polk Central Elementary School vs Sandhills Farm Life Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 248 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Polk Central Elementary School
Mill Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
379 students
Sandhills Farm Life Elementary
Carthage · Public elementary · Grades K–5
379 students
| Measure | Polk Central Elementary School Mill Spring, North Carolina | Sandhills Farm Life Elementary Carthage, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #455 of 1,457 | #252 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #29986 of 50,301 | #20357 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 379 | 379 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 27.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 45% |
| city | Mill Spring | Carthage |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sandhills Farm Life Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 43.0).
- •Polk Central Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Polk Central Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 55%).
- •Sandhills Farm Life Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.7% vs 99.2%).
- •Polk Central Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.2).
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 Polk Central Elementary School better than Sandhills Farm Life Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sandhills Farm Life Elementary ranks higher (56.9 vs 43.0 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 Polk Central Elementary School and Sandhills Farm Life Elementary?
About 248 km in a straight line, between Mill Spring and Carthage in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Polk Central Elementary School: 379. Sandhills Farm Life Elementary: 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Polk Central Elementary School and Sandhills Farm Life Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Polk Central Elementary School is 455th of 1,457 and Sandhills Farm Life Elementary is 252nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).