Southwood Elementary vs Waxhaw Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 100 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southwood Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
616 students
Waxhaw Elementary
Waxhaw · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
615 students
| Measure | Southwood Elementary Lexington, North Carolina | Waxhaw Elementary Waxhaw, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #950 of 1,457 | #343 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #41611 of 50,301 | #25997 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 616 | 615 |
| Enrollment | 616 | 615 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 48.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 46% |
| city | Lexington | Waxhaw |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waxhaw Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.8 vs 25.2).
- •Waxhaw Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 37%).
- •Waxhaw Elementary does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 34%).
- •Waxhaw Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.8% vs 99.5%).
- •Southwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.4).
- •Southwood Elementary is the larger school with 616 students compared with 615.
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 Southwood Elementary better than Waxhaw Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Waxhaw Elementary ranks higher (48.8 vs 25.2 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 Southwood Elementary and Waxhaw Elementary?
About 100 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Waxhaw in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southwood Elementary: 616. Waxhaw Elementary: 615. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southwood Elementary and Waxhaw Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Southwood Elementary is 950th of 1,457 and Waxhaw Elementary is 343rd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).