Baton Elementary vs Heritage Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.8 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
Heritage Middle
Valdese · Public middle · Grades 6–8
475 students
| Measure | Baton Elementary Granite Falls, North Carolina | Heritage Middle Valdese, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #654 of 1,457 | #137 of 469 |
| National rank | #35682 of 50,301 | #8807 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 357 | 475 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 53% |
| city | Granite Falls | Valdese |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.6 vs 34.3).
- •Heritage Middle does better on math proficiency (53% vs 37%).
- •Baton Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.4).
- •Heritage Middle is the larger school with 475 students compared with 357.
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 Heritage Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage Middle ranks higher (44.6 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 Heritage Middle?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Granite Falls and Valdese in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baton Elementary: 357. Heritage Middle: 475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baton Elementary and Heritage Middle rank in North Carolina?
Baton Elementary is 654th of 1,457 and Heritage Middle is 137th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).