Banner Elk Elementary vs Newland 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.
Banner Elk Elementary
Banner Elk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
159 students
Newland Elementary
Newland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
214 students
| Measure | Banner Elk Elementary Banner Elk, North Carolina | Newland Elementary Newland, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #481 of 1,457 | #821 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #30798 of 50,301 | #39277 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 159 | 214 |
| Enrollment | 159 | 214 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.5% | 96.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| city | Banner Elk | Newland |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Banner Elk Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.7 vs 28.9).
- •Banner Elk Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Banner Elk Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Banner Elk Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.5% vs 96.7%).
- •Newland Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.9).
- •Newland Elementary is the larger school with 214 students compared with 159.
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 Banner Elk Elementary better than Newland Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Banner Elk Elementary ranks higher (41.7 vs 28.9 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 Banner Elk Elementary and Newland Elementary?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Banner Elk and Newland in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Banner Elk Elementary: 159. Newland Elementary: 214. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Banner Elk Elementary and Newland Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Banner Elk Elementary is 481st of 1,457 and Newland Elementary is 821st of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).