Sugar Loaf Elementary vs Tyrrell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 446 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sugar Loaf Elementary
Taylorsville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
196 students
Tyrrell Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
196 students
| Measure | Sugar Loaf Elementary Taylorsville, North Carolina | Tyrrell Elementary Columbia, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #495 of 1,457 | #1026 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #31351 of 50,301 | #42910 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 196 | 196 |
| Enrollment | 196 | 196 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 22% |
| city | Taylorsville | Columbia |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sugar Loaf Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.9 vs 23.1).
- •Sugar Loaf Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 22%).
- •Sugar Loaf Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Tyrrell Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 17.8).
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 Sugar Loaf Elementary better than Tyrrell Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sugar Loaf Elementary ranks higher (40.9 vs 23.1 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 Sugar Loaf Elementary and Tyrrell Elementary?
About 446 km in a straight line, between Taylorsville and Columbia in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sugar Loaf Elementary: 196. Tyrrell Elementary: 196. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sugar Loaf Elementary and Tyrrell Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Sugar Loaf Elementary is 495th of 1,457 and Tyrrell Elementary is 1026th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).