Balls Creek Elementary vs Bandys High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Balls Creek Elementary
Newton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
686 students
Bandys High
Catawba · Public high · Grades 9–12
935 students
| Measure | Balls Creek Elementary Newton, North Carolina | Bandys High Catawba, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #589 of 1,457 | #127 of 528 |
| National rank | #33884 of 50,301 | #5996 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 686 | 935 |
| Enrollment | 686 | 935 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 40.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 73% |
| city | Newton | Catawba |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bandys High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.2 vs 37.1).
- •Bandys High does better on math proficiency (73% vs 53%).
- •Bandys High does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 46%).
- •Bandys High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.5% vs 99.6%).
- •Balls Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 23.4).
- •Bandys High is the larger school with 935 students compared with 686.
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 Balls Creek Elementary better than Bandys High?
On the Success Index (US), Bandys High ranks higher (59.2 vs 37.1 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 Balls Creek Elementary and Bandys High?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Newton and Catawba in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Balls Creek Elementary: 686. Bandys High: 935. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Balls Creek Elementary and Bandys High rank in North Carolina?
Balls Creek Elementary is 589th of 1,457 and Bandys High is 127th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).