Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary vs Western Alamance High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary
Elon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
623 students
Western Alamance High
Elon · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,138 students
| Measure | Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary Elon, North Carolina | Western Alamance High Elon, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #747 of 1,457 | #177 of 528 |
| National rank | #37851 of 50,301 | #7388 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 623 | 1,138 |
| Enrollment | 623 | 1,138 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 49.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 58% |
| city | Elon | Elon |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Western Alamance High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.8 vs 31.0).
- •Western Alamance High does better on math proficiency (58% vs 44%).
- •Western Alamance High does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 43%).
- •Western Alamance High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.5% vs 99.5%).
- •Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 18.4).
- •Western Alamance High is the larger school with 1,138 students compared with 623.
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 Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary better than Western Alamance High?
On the Success Index (US), Western Alamance High ranks higher (53.8 vs 31.0 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 Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary and Western Alamance High?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Elon and Elon in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary: 623. Western Alamance High: 1,138. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary and Western Alamance High rank in North Carolina?
Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary is 747th of 1,457 and Western Alamance High is 177th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).