Bandys High vs Catawba Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bandys High
Catawba · Public high · Grades 9–12
935 students
Catawba Elementary School
Catawba · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
450 students
| Measure | Bandys High Catawba, North Carolina | Catawba Elementary School Catawba, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #127 of 528 | #1078 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #5996 of 16,910 | #43634 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 935 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 935 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.5% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 29% |
| city | Catawba | Catawba |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bandys High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.2 vs 21.9).
- •Bandys High does better on math proficiency (73% vs 29%).
- •Bandys High does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 41%).
- •Bandys High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.5% vs 99.3%).
- •Catawba Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 23.4).
- •Bandys High is the larger school with 935 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 Bandys High better than Catawba Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bandys High ranks higher (59.2 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 Bandys High and Catawba Elementary School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Catawba and Catawba in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bandys High: 935. Catawba Elementary School: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bandys High and Catawba Elementary School rank in North Carolina?
Bandys High is 127th of 528 and Catawba Elementary School is 1078th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).