Banoak Elementary vs Union Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 8.4 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
Union Elementary
Vale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
342 students
| Measure | Banoak Elementary Vale, North Carolina | Union Elementary Vale, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #971 of 1,457 | #316 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #41975 of 50,301 | #24232 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 291 | 342 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 342 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 67% |
| city | Vale | Vale |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.4 vs 24.5).
- •Union Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 32%).
- •Union Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Banoak Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99% vs 99.1%).
- •Union Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.1).
- •Union Elementary is the larger school with 342 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 Union Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Union Elementary ranks higher (51.4 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 Union Elementary?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Vale and Vale in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Banoak Elementary: 291. Union Elementary: 342. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Banoak Elementary and Union Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Banoak Elementary is 971st of 1,457 and Union Elementary is 316th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).