Banoak Elementary vs George Hildebrand Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 11 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
George Hildebrand Elementary
Connelly Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
327 students
| Measure | Banoak Elementary Vale, North Carolina | George Hildebrand Elementary Connelly Springs, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #971 of 1,457 | #693 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #41975 of 50,301 | #36578 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 291 | 327 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 327 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| city | Vale | Connelly Springs |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George Hildebrand Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.0 vs 24.5).
- •George Hildebrand Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •George Hildebrand Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •George Hildebrand Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.5% vs 99%).
- •George Hildebrand Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.1).
- •George Hildebrand Elementary is the larger school with 327 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 George Hildebrand Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), George Hildebrand Elementary ranks higher (33.0 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 George Hildebrand Elementary?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Vale and Connelly Springs in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Banoak Elementary: 291. George Hildebrand Elementary: 327. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Banoak Elementary and George Hildebrand Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Banoak Elementary is 971st of 1,457 and George Hildebrand Elementary is 693rd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).