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Andrews Elementary School vs. Peachtree Elementary School

Should you attend Andrews Elementary School or Peachtree Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Andrews Elementary School
205 Jean Christy Ave.
Andrews, NC 28901
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Peachtree Elementary School
30 Upper Peachtree Road
Murphy, NC 28906
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Andrews Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)

Peachtree Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 348 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Andrews Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 168 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Peachtree Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
348 students
168 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Andrews Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Peachtree Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Andrews Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Peachtree Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
13 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Andrews Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Peachtree Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Andrews Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cherokee County Schools School District and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Peachtree Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cherokee County Schools School District and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2023 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
#778 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Andrews Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Peachtree Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in NC)
60-69%
(Top 30% in NC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Andrews Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cherokee County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Peachtree Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cherokee County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in NC)
50-59%
(Top 50% in NC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Andrews Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cherokee County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Peachtree Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cherokee County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-84%
(Top 20% in NC)
60-79%
(Top 50% in NC)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Peachtree Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cherokee County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Andrews Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Peachtree Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
18
18
Kindergarten Students
60
27
Grade 1 Students
56
29
Grade 2 Students
56
28
Grade 3 Students
53
16
Grade 4 Students
55
25
Grade 5 Students
50
25

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Andrews Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Cherokee County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Peachtree Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Cherokee County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Andrews Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cherokee County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Peachtree Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cherokee County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Andrews Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cherokee County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Peachtree Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cherokee County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Andrews Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cherokee County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Peachtree Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cherokee County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
73%
86%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Andrews Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cherokee County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Peachtree Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cherokee County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Andrews Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cherokee County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Peachtree Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cherokee County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.45
0.26
This chart showcases the diversity score of Andrews Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cherokee County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Peachtree Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cherokee County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
98%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Andrews Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cherokee County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Peachtree Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cherokee County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
(13-14 School Year Data)
14%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Andrews Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cherokee County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Peachtree Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cherokee County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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