J S Waters School vs North Chatham Elementary
North Chatham Elementary has a higher overall rating of 8.5/10 compared to 5.9/10. North Chatham Elementary is significantly larger with 623 students, about 3.0× the size of J S Waters School (208). In math proficiency, J S Waters School leads at 52.0%.
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.
J S Waters School
Goldston, NC
5.9/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 8th
208 students
North Chatham Elementary
Chapel Hill, NC
8.5/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
623 students
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| Metric | J S Waters School | North Chatham Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.9 / 10 | 8.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.5 | 8.4 |
| Growth Score | 3.7 | 8.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 63.9% | 33.7% |
| Environment Score | 8.9 | 9.2 |
| State Rank | #1,671 of 2,660 | #115 of 2,660 |
| State Percentile | 37th | 96th |
Test Scores
| Subject | J S Waters School | North Chatham Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 52.0% | 50.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 47.0% | 54.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | J S Waters School | North Chatham Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 8th | Pre-K – 5th |
| Enrollment | 208 | 623 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 13.9:1 | 14.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 63.9% | 33.7% |
| District | Chatham County Schools | Chatham County Schools |
| City | Goldston | Chapel Hill |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Goldston (27252) | Chapel Hill (27517) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $37,934 | $124,821 |
| Median Home Value | $168,100 | $571,900 |
| Median Rent | $900 | $1,518 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 7.3% | 74.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.7% | 4.8% |
| Avg Commute | — | 21 min |