Arthur W Edwards Elementary vs Graham A Barden Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arthur W Edwards Elementary
Havelock · Public elementary · Grades K–5
489 students
Graham A Barden Elementary
Havelock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
237 students
| Measure | Arthur W Edwards Elementary Havelock, North Carolina | Graham A Barden Elementary Havelock, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #377 of 1,457 | #460 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #27345 of 50,301 | #30094 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 489 | 237 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 237 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.5% | 92% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 37% |
| city | Havelock | Havelock |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arthur W Edwards Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.7 vs 42.8).
- •Arthur W Edwards Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 37%).
- •Graham A Barden Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Arthur W Edwards Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.5% vs 92%).
- •Graham A Barden Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.3).
- •Arthur W Edwards Elementary is the larger school with 489 students compared with 237.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Arthur W Edwards Elementary better than Graham A Barden Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Arthur W Edwards Elementary ranks higher (46.7 vs 42.8 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 Arthur W Edwards Elementary and Graham A Barden Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Havelock and Havelock in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arthur W Edwards Elementary: 489. Graham A Barden Elementary: 237. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arthur W Edwards Elementary and Graham A Barden Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Arthur W Edwards Elementary is 377th of 1,457 and Graham A Barden Elementary is 460th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).