Balls Creek Elementary vs South Newton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.5 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
South Newton Elementary
Newton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
328 students
| Measure | Balls Creek Elementary Newton, North Carolina | South Newton Elementary Newton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #589 of 1,457 | #870 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #33884 of 50,301 | #40292 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 686 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 686 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 37% |
| city | Newton | Newton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Balls Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.1 vs 27.2).
- •Balls Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 37%).
- •Balls Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 37%).
- •South Newton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 99.6%).
- •South Newton Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.7).
- •Balls Creek Elementary is the larger school with 686 students compared with 328.
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 South Newton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Balls Creek Elementary ranks higher (37.1 vs 27.2 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 South Newton Elementary?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Newton and Newton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Balls Creek Elementary: 686. South Newton Elementary: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Balls Creek Elementary and South Newton Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Balls Creek Elementary is 589th of 1,457 and South Newton Elementary is 870th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).