Star Elementary vs Tillery Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Star Elementary
Star · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
272 students
Tillery Charter Academy
Biscoe · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
231 students
| Measure | Star Elementary Star, North Carolina | Tillery Charter Academy Biscoe, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #948 of 1,457 | #292 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #41545 of 50,301 | #22808 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–7 |
| Students | 272 | 231 |
| Enrollment | 272 | 231 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | Star | Biscoe |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tillery Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.4 vs 25.3).
- •Tillery Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.1).
- •Star Elementary is the larger school with 272 students compared with 231.
- •Star Elementary is a public school while Tillery Charter Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Star Elementary better than Tillery Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Tillery Charter Academy ranks higher (53.4 vs 25.3 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 Star Elementary and Tillery Charter Academy?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Star and Biscoe in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Star Elementary: 272. Tillery Charter Academy: 231. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Star Elementary and Tillery Charter Academy rank in North Carolina?
Star Elementary is 948th of 1,457 and Tillery Charter Academy is 292nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).