Scotland Early College High vs Sycamore Lane Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Scotland Early College High
Laurinburg · Public high · Grades 9–13
238 students
Sycamore Lane Elementary
Laurinburg · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
347 students
| Measure | Scotland Early College High Laurinburg, North Carolina | Sycamore Lane Elementary Laurinburg, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #140 of 528 | #1243 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #6365 of 16,910 | #46739 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 238 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 238 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 98% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 84.5% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | 15% |
| city | Laurinburg | Laurinburg |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Scotland Early College High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.8 vs 16.8).
- •Scotland Early College High does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 15%).
- •Scotland Early College High does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 22%).
- •Sycamore Lane Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98% vs 98.7%).
- •Sycamore Lane Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 21.6).
- •Sycamore Lane Elementary is the larger school with 347 students compared with 238.
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 Scotland Early College High better than Sycamore Lane Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Scotland Early College High ranks higher (57.8 vs 16.8 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 Scotland Early College High and Sycamore Lane Elementary?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Laurinburg and Laurinburg in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Scotland Early College High: 238. Sycamore Lane Elementary: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Scotland Early College High and Sycamore Lane Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Scotland Early College High is 140th of 528 and Sycamore Lane Elementary is 1243rd of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).