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Dixon Road Elementary School vs. Four Oaks Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Dixon Road Elementary School
835 Dixon Road
Willow Spring, NC 27592
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Four Oaks Elementary School
180 Hatcher St
Four Oaks, NC 27524
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 638 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dixon Road 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 67% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher 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 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,046 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Four Oaks Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
638 students
1,046 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dixon Road Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Four Oaks Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dixon Road Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Four Oaks Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
75 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dixon Road Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Four Oaks Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dixon Road Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Johnston County Public Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Four Oaks Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Johnston County Public Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#600 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
#1212 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dixon Road Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Four Oaks Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
67%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
54%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dixon Road Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Johnston County Public Schools 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 Four Oaks Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Johnston County Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
58%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
47%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dixon Road Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Johnston County Public Schools 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 Four Oaks Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Johnston County Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dixon Road Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Johnston County Public Schools 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 Four Oaks Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Johnston County Public Schools 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 Dixon Road Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Four Oaks Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
23
27
Kindergarten Students
101
164
Grade 1 Students
103
189
Grade 2 Students
110
173
Grade 3 Students
96
160
Grade 4 Students
90
177
Grade 5 Students
115
156

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Dixon Road Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Johnston County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Four Oaks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Johnston County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Four Oaks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Johnston County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1995-96 school year.
% Hispanic
28%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dixon Road Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Johnston County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Four Oaks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Johnston County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
7%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dixon Road Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Johnston County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Four Oaks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Johnston County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
59%
53%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dixon Road Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Johnston County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Four Oaks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Johnston County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dixon Road Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Johnston County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Four Oaks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Johnston County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.57
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dixon Road Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Johnston County Public Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Four Oaks Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Johnston County Public Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dixon Road Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Johnston County Public Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Four Oaks Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Johnston County Public Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
(22-23 School Year Data)
4%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dixon Road Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Johnston County Public Schools 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 reduced-price lunch at Four Oaks Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Johnston County Public Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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