Scotland High School vs Sycamore Lane Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Scotland High School
Laurinburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,294 students
Sycamore Lane Elementary
Laurinburg · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
347 students
| Measure | Scotland High School Laurinburg, North Carolina | Sycamore Lane Elementary Laurinburg, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #399 of 528 | #1243 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #13708 of 16,910 | #46739 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 1,294 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 1,294 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 98% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 15% |
| city | Laurinburg | Laurinburg |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Scotland High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.3 vs 16.8).
- •Scotland High School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 15%).
- •Scotland High School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Sycamore Lane Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98% vs 99.8%).
- •Sycamore Lane Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.6).
- •Scotland High School is the larger school with 1,294 students compared with 347.
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 High School better than Sycamore Lane Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Scotland High School ranks higher (28.3 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 High School and Sycamore Lane Elementary?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Laurinburg and Laurinburg in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Scotland High School: 1,294. Sycamore Lane Elementary: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Scotland High School and Sycamore Lane Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Scotland High School is 399th of 528 and Sycamore Lane Elementary is 1243rd of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).