Balls Creek Elementary vs New Century International Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 201 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
New Century International Elementary
Fayetteville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
686 students
| Measure | Balls Creek Elementary Newton, North Carolina | New Century International Elementary Fayetteville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #589 of 1,457 | #564 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #33884 of 50,301 | #33528 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 686 | 686 |
| Enrollment | 686 | 686 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 97.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 44% |
| city | Newton | Fayetteville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (37.1 vs 37.7).
- •Balls Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 44%).
- •New Century International Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 46%).
- •New Century International Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.4% vs 99.6%).
- •New Century International Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.7).
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 New Century International Elementary?
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 Balls Creek Elementary and New Century International Elementary?
About 201 km in a straight line, between Newton and Fayetteville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Balls Creek Elementary: 686. New Century International Elementary: 686. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Balls Creek Elementary and New Century International Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Balls Creek Elementary is 589th of 1,457 and New Century International Elementary is 564th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).