Timber Drive Elementary vs Vandora Springs Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Timber Drive Elementary
Garner · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
391 students
Vandora Springs Elementary
Garner · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
582 students
| Measure | Timber Drive Elementary Garner, North Carolina | Vandora Springs Elementary Garner, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #716 of 1,457 | #1003 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #37181 of 50,301 | #42467 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 391 | 582 |
| Enrollment | 391 | 582 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 29% |
| city | Garner | Garner |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Timber Drive Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.1 vs 23.8).
- •Timber Drive Elementary does better on math proficiency (33% vs 29%).
- •Timber Drive Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Timber Drive Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.5%).
- •Timber Drive Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.2).
- •Vandora Springs Elementary is the larger school with 582 students compared with 391.
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 Timber Drive Elementary better than Vandora Springs Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Timber Drive Elementary ranks higher (32.1 vs 23.8 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 Timber Drive Elementary and Vandora Springs Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Garner and Garner in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Timber Drive Elementary: 391. Vandora Springs Elementary: 582. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Timber Drive Elementary and Vandora Springs Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Timber Drive Elementary is 716th of 1,457 and Vandora Springs Elementary is 1003rd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).