Queens Creek Elementary vs White Oak Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 8.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Queens Creek Elementary
Swansboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
706 students
White Oak Elementary
Cape Carteret · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
784 students
| Measure | Queens Creek Elementary Swansboro, North Carolina | White Oak Elementary Cape Carteret, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #286 of 1,457 | #204 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #22524 of 50,301 | #17034 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 706 | 784 |
| Enrollment | 706 | 784 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.1% | 29.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 54% |
| city | Swansboro | Cape Carteret |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •White Oak Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.7 vs 53.8).
- •White Oak Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 46%).
- •White Oak Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •White Oak Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.5% vs 51.1%).
- •Queens Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.8).
- •White Oak Elementary is the larger school with 784 students compared with 706.
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 Queens Creek Elementary better than White Oak Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), White Oak Elementary ranks higher (61.7 vs 53.8 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 Queens Creek Elementary and White Oak Elementary?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Swansboro and Cape Carteret in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Queens Creek Elementary: 706. White Oak Elementary: 784. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Queens Creek Elementary and White Oak Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Queens Creek Elementary is 286th of 1,457 and White Oak Elementary is 204th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).