Bandys High vs Sherrills Ford Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.2 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
Sherrills Ford Elementary
Sherrills Ford · Public elementary · Grades K–6
633 students
| Measure | Bandys High Catawba, North Carolina | Sherrills Ford Elementary Sherrills Ford, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #127 of 528 | #186 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #5996 of 16,910 | #15401 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 935 | 633 |
| Enrollment | 935 | 633 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.5% | 42.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 59% |
| city | Catawba | Sherrills Ford |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sherrills Ford Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 59.2).
- •Bandys High does better on math proficiency (73% vs 59%).
- •Sherrills Ford Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 56%).
- •Bandys High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.5% vs 42.3%).
- •Sherrills Ford Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 23.4).
- •Bandys High is the larger school with 935 students compared with 633.
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 Sherrills Ford Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sherrills Ford Elementary ranks higher (64.1 vs 59.2 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 Bandys High and Sherrills Ford Elementary?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Catawba and Sherrills Ford in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bandys High: 935. Sherrills Ford Elementary: 633. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bandys High and Sherrills Ford Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Bandys High is 127th of 528 and Sherrills Ford Elementary is 186th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).