Aquadale Elementary vs South Stanly High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aquadale Elementary
Norwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
379 students
South Stanly High
Norwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
442 students
| Measure | Aquadale Elementary Norwood, North Carolina | South Stanly High Norwood, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #559 of 1,457 | #324 of 528 |
| National rank | #33266 of 50,301 | #12291 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 379 | 442 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 442 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| city | Norwood | Norwood |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aquadale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.0 vs 34.6).
- •Aquadale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.3%).
- •Aquadale Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 16.4).
- •South Stanly High is the larger school with 442 students compared with 379.
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 Aquadale Elementary better than South Stanly High?
On the Success Index (US), Aquadale Elementary ranks higher (38.0 vs 34.6 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 Aquadale Elementary and South Stanly High?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Norwood and Norwood in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aquadale Elementary: 379. South Stanly High: 442. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aquadale Elementary and South Stanly High rank in North Carolina?
Aquadale Elementary is 559th of 1,457 and South Stanly High is 324th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).