Badin Elementary vs Central Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Badin Elementary
Badin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
411 students
Central Elementary
Albemarle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
525 students
| Measure | Badin Elementary Badin, North Carolina | Central Elementary Albemarle, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #446 of 1,457 | #1194 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #29634 of 50,301 | #45771 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 411 | 525 |
| Enrollment | 411 | 525 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 23% |
| city | Badin | Albemarle |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Badin Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.4 vs 18.5).
- •Badin Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 23%).
- •Badin Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 27%).
- •Badin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.4%).
- •Central Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.7).
- •Central Elementary is the larger school with 525 students compared with 411.
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 Badin Elementary better than Central Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Badin Elementary ranks higher (43.4 vs 18.5 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 Badin Elementary and Central Elementary?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Badin and Albemarle in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Badin Elementary: 411. Central Elementary: 525. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Badin Elementary and Central Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Badin Elementary is 446th of 1,457 and Central Elementary is 1194th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).