Poplin Elementary vs Sardis Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Poplin Elementary
Indian Trail · Public elementary · Grades K–5
756 students
Sardis Elementary
Monroe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
529 students
| Measure | Poplin Elementary Indian Trail, North Carolina | Sardis Elementary Monroe, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #97 of 1,457 | #363 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #7920 of 50,301 | #26766 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 756 | 529 |
| Enrollment | 756 | 529 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.6% | 98.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 60% |
| city | Indian Trail | Monroe |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poplin Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.1 vs 47.6).
- •Poplin Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 60%).
- •Poplin Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 47%).
- •Poplin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.6% vs 98.1%).
- •Sardis Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.1).
- •Poplin Elementary is the larger school with 756 students compared with 529.
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 Poplin Elementary better than Sardis Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Poplin Elementary ranks higher (75.1 vs 47.6 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 Poplin Elementary and Sardis Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Indian Trail and Monroe in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Poplin Elementary: 756. Sardis Elementary: 529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Poplin Elementary and Sardis Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Poplin Elementary is 97th of 1,457 and Sardis Elementary is 363rd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).