Balfour Elementary vs South Asheboro Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.2 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
South Asheboro Middle
Asheboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
491 students
| Measure | Balfour Elementary Asheboro, North Carolina | South Asheboro Middle Asheboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #788 of 1,457 | #259 of 469 |
| National rank | #38523 of 50,301 | #11839 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 558 | 491 |
| Enrollment | 558 | 491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 36% |
| city | Asheboro | Asheboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (30.0 vs 30.5).
- •Balfour Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 36%).
- •South Asheboro Middle does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 34%).
- •Balfour Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98% vs 99%).
- •Balfour Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.8).
- •Balfour Elementary is the larger school with 558 students compared with 491.
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 South Asheboro Middle?
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 Balfour Elementary and South Asheboro Middle?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Asheboro and Asheboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Balfour Elementary: 558. South Asheboro Middle: 491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Balfour Elementary and South Asheboro Middle rank in North Carolina?
Balfour Elementary is 788th of 1,457 and South Asheboro Middle is 259th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).