Penny Road Elementary vs Laurel Park Elementary
Laurel Park Elementary has a higher overall rating of 8.2/10 compared to 6.5/10. In math proficiency, Penny Road Elementary leads at 69.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Penny Road Elementary
Cary, NC
6.5/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
488 students
Laurel Park Elementary
Apex, NC
8.2/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
695 students
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| Metric | Penny Road Elementary | Laurel Park Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.5 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.0 | 8.2 |
| Growth Score | 5.5 | 8.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 34.4% | 12.5% |
| Environment Score | 8.1 | 8.6 |
| State Rank | #1,277 of 2,660 | #227 of 2,660 |
| State Percentile | 52th | 92th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Penny Road Elementary | Laurel Park Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 69.0% | 57.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 65.0% | 60.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Cary (27518) | Apex (27523) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $121,242 | $122,401 |
| Median Home Value | $594,900 | $585,900 |
| Median Rent | $1,537 | $1,805 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 72.1% | 68.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.8% | 7.2% |
| Avg Commute | 24 min | 25 min |