Balfour Elementary vs Boiling Springs Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 175 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Balfour Elementary
Asheboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
558 students
Boiling Springs Elementary
Shelby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
558 students
| Measure | Balfour Elementary Asheboro, North Carolina | Boiling Springs Elementary Shelby, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #788 of 1,457 | #406 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #38523 of 50,301 | #28528 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 558 | 558 |
| Enrollment | 558 | 558 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 59% |
| city | Asheboro | Shelby |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Boiling Springs Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.1 vs 30.0).
- •Boiling Springs Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 44%).
- •Boiling Springs Elementary does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 34%).
- •Balfour Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98% vs 99.5%).
- •Balfour Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.1).
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 Balfour Elementary better than Boiling Springs Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Boiling Springs Elementary ranks higher (45.1 vs 30.0 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 Balfour Elementary and Boiling Springs Elementary?
About 175 km in a straight line, between Asheboro and Shelby in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Balfour Elementary: 558. Boiling Springs Elementary: 558. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Balfour Elementary and Boiling Springs Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Balfour Elementary is 788th of 1,457 and Boiling Springs Elementary is 406th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).