Bailey Elementary vs Southern Nash High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 8.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bailey Elementary
Bailey · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
580 students
Southern Nash High
Bailey · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,048 students
| Measure | Bailey Elementary Bailey, North Carolina | Southern Nash High Bailey, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1180 of 1,457 | #466 of 528 |
| National rank | #45500 of 50,301 | #15395 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 580 | 1,048 |
| Enrollment | 580 | 1,048 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 31% |
| city | Bailey | Bailey |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (18.9 vs 19.2).
- •Bailey Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 31%).
- •Bailey Elementary does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 34%).
- •Southern Nash High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99% vs 99.5%).
- •Bailey Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 24.4).
- •Southern Nash High is the larger school with 1,048 students compared with 580.
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 Bailey Elementary better than Southern Nash High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bailey Elementary and Southern Nash High?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Bailey and Bailey in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bailey Elementary: 580. Southern Nash High: 1,048. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bailey Elementary and Southern Nash High rank in North Carolina?
Bailey Elementary is 1180th of 1,457 and Southern Nash High is 466th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).