Banks Elementary vs Bethlehem Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 334 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Banks Elementary
Kinston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
436 students
Bethlehem Elementary
Taylorsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
435 students
| Measure | Banks Elementary Kinston, North Carolina | Bethlehem Elementary Taylorsville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #702 of 1,457 | #524 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #36841 of 50,301 | #32311 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 436 | 435 |
| Enrollment | 436 | 435 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 48% |
| city | Kinston | Taylorsville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bethlehem Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.4 vs 32.6).
- •Bethlehem Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 34%).
- •Bethlehem Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 46%).
- •Bethlehem Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 99.3%).
- •Banks Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 17.4).
- •Banks Elementary is the larger school with 436 students compared with 435.
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 Banks Elementary better than Bethlehem Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bethlehem Elementary ranks higher (39.4 vs 32.6 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 Banks Elementary and Bethlehem Elementary?
About 334 km in a straight line, between Kinston and Taylorsville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Banks Elementary: 436. Bethlehem Elementary: 435. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Banks Elementary and Bethlehem Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Banks Elementary is 702nd of 1,457 and Bethlehem Elementary is 524th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).