Baton Elementary vs Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baton Elementary
Granite Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
357 students
Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy
Hudson · Public high · Grades 9–12
218 students
| Measure | Baton Elementary Granite Falls, North Carolina | Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy Hudson, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #654 of 1,457 | #52 of 528 |
| National rank | #35682 of 50,301 | #2777 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 357 | 218 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 218 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 33.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 74.5% |
| city | Granite Falls | Hudson |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.1 vs 34.3).
- •Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 37%).
- •Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 52%).
- •Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.9% vs 99.2%).
- •Baton Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 21.8).
- •Baton Elementary is the larger school with 357 students compared with 218.
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 Baton Elementary better than Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy ranks higher (72.1 vs 34.3 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 Baton Elementary and Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Granite Falls and Hudson in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baton Elementary: 357. Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy: 218. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baton Elementary and Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy rank in North Carolina?
Baton Elementary is 654th of 1,457 and Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy is 52nd of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).