Ayden Elementary vs South Central
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ayden Elementary
Ayden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
656 students
South Central
Winterville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,738 students
| Measure | Ayden Elementary Ayden, North Carolina | South Central Winterville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1077 of 1,457 | #390 of 528 |
| National rank | #43629 of 50,301 | #13563 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 656 | 1,738 |
| Enrollment | 656 | 1,738 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 40% |
| city | Ayden | Winterville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Central scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.0 vs 21.9).
- •South Central does better on math proficiency (40% vs 33%).
- •South Central does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 31%).
- •Ayden Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.5% vs 99.8%).
- •Ayden Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 18.5).
- •South Central is the larger school with 1,738 students compared with 656.
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 Ayden Elementary better than South Central?
On the Success Index (US), South Central ranks higher (29.0 vs 21.9 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 Ayden Elementary and South Central?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Ayden and Winterville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ayden Elementary: 656. South Central: 1,738. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ayden Elementary and South Central rank in North Carolina?
Ayden Elementary is 1077th of 1,457 and South Central is 390th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).