Balfour Elementary vs Charles W McCrary Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.7 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
Charles W McCrary Elementary
Asheboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
370 students
| Measure | Balfour Elementary Asheboro, North Carolina | Charles W McCrary Elementary Asheboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #788 of 1,457 | #894 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #38523 of 50,301 | #40638 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 558 | 370 |
| Enrollment | 558 | 370 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 27% |
| city | Asheboro | Asheboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Balfour Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.0 vs 26.6).
- •Balfour Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 27%).
- •Charles W McCrary Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 34%).
- •Balfour Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98% vs 98.9%).
- •Charles W McCrary Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.7).
- •Balfour Elementary is the larger school with 558 students compared with 370.
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 Charles W McCrary Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Balfour Elementary ranks higher (30.0 vs 26.6 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 Charles W McCrary Elementary?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Asheboro and Asheboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Balfour Elementary: 558. Charles W McCrary Elementary: 370. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Balfour Elementary and Charles W McCrary Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Balfour Elementary is 788th of 1,457 and Charles W McCrary Elementary is 894th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).