Banner Elk Elementary vs Vaughan Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 347 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
Vaughan Elementary
Macon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
158 students
| Measure | Banner Elk Elementary Banner Elk, North Carolina | Vaughan Elementary Macon, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #481 of 1,457 | #970 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #30798 of 50,301 | #41964 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 159 | 158 |
| Enrollment | 159 | 158 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.5% | 98.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| city | Banner Elk | Macon |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Banner Elk Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.7 vs 24.6).
- •Banner Elk Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •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 98.1%).
- •Vaughan Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 15.9).
- •Banner Elk Elementary is the larger school with 159 students compared with 158.
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 Vaughan Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Banner Elk Elementary ranks higher (41.7 vs 24.6 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 Banner Elk Elementary and Vaughan Elementary?
About 347 km in a straight line, between Banner Elk and Macon in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Banner Elk Elementary: 159. Vaughan Elementary: 158. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Banner Elk Elementary and Vaughan Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Banner Elk Elementary is 481st of 1,457 and Vaughan Elementary is 970th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).