Banoak Elementary vs Blackburn Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Banoak Elementary
Vale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
291 students
Blackburn Elementary
Newton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
484 students
| Measure | Banoak Elementary Vale, North Carolina | Blackburn Elementary Newton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #971 of 1,457 | #719 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #41975 of 50,301 | #37191 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 291 | 484 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 484 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 43% |
| city | Vale | Newton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blackburn Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.0 vs 24.5).
- •Blackburn Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 32%).
- •Blackburn Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Banoak Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 17.9).
- •Blackburn Elementary is the larger school with 484 students compared with 291.
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 Banoak Elementary better than Blackburn Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Blackburn Elementary ranks higher (32.0 vs 24.5 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 Banoak Elementary and Blackburn Elementary?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Vale and Newton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Banoak Elementary: 291. Blackburn Elementary: 484. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Banoak Elementary and Blackburn Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Banoak Elementary is 971st of 1,457 and Blackburn Elementary is 719th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).