Balfour Elementary vs Richland Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 121 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
Richland Creek Elementary
Wake Forest · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
558 students
| Measure | Balfour Elementary Asheboro, North Carolina | Richland Creek Elementary Wake Forest, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #788 of 1,457 | #291 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #38523 of 50,301 | #22798 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% | 42.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 45% |
| city | Asheboro | Wake Forest |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richland Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.4 vs 30.0).
- •Richland Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 44%).
- •Richland Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 34%).
- •Richland Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.3% vs 98%).
- •Balfour Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.9).
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 Richland Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Richland Creek Elementary ranks higher (53.4 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 Richland Creek Elementary?
About 121 km in a straight line, between Asheboro and Wake Forest in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Balfour Elementary: 558. Richland Creek Elementary: 558. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Balfour Elementary and Richland Creek Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Balfour Elementary is 788th of 1,457 and Richland Creek Elementary is 291st of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).