Banks Elementary vs Grove Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 184 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
Grove Park Elementary
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
437 students
| Measure | Banks Elementary Kinston, North Carolina | Grove Park Elementary Burlington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #702 of 1,457 | #1377 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #36841 of 50,301 | #48593 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 436 | 437 |
| Enrollment | 436 | 437 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 18% |
| city | Kinston | Burlington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Banks Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.6 vs 12.7).
- •Banks Elementary does better on math proficiency (34% vs 18%).
- •Banks Elementary does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 20%).
- •Banks Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.1).
- •Grove Park Elementary is the larger school with 437 students compared with 436.
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 Grove Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Banks Elementary ranks higher (32.6 vs 12.7 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 Grove Park Elementary?
About 184 km in a straight line, between Kinston and Burlington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Banks Elementary: 436. Grove Park Elementary: 437. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Banks Elementary and Grove Park Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Banks Elementary is 702nd of 1,457 and Grove Park Elementary is 1377th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).