Balls Creek Elementary vs Catawba Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.3 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
Catawba Elementary School
Catawba · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
450 students
| Measure | Balls Creek Elementary Newton, North Carolina | Catawba Elementary School Catawba, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #589 of 1,457 | #1078 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #33884 of 50,301 | #43634 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 686 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 686 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 29% |
| city | Newton | Catawba |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Balls Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.1 vs 21.9).
- •Balls Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 29%).
- •Balls Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 41%).
- •Catawba Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.6%).
- •Balls Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 17.3).
- •Balls Creek Elementary is the larger school with 686 students compared with 450.
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 Catawba Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Balls Creek Elementary ranks higher (37.1 vs 21.9 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 Catawba Elementary School?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Newton and Catawba in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Balls Creek Elementary: 686. Catawba Elementary School: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Balls Creek Elementary and Catawba Elementary School rank in North Carolina?
Balls Creek Elementary is 589th of 1,457 and Catawba Elementary School is 1078th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).