Baton Elementary vs Hudson 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
Hudson Middle
Hudson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
551 students
| Measure | Baton Elementary Granite Falls, North Carolina | Hudson Middle Hudson, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #654 of 1,457 | #197 of 469 |
| National rank | #35682 of 50,301 | #10566 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 357 | 551 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 40% |
| city | Granite Falls | Hudson |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hudson Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.4 vs 34.3).
- •Hudson Middle does better on math proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- •Baton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •Hudson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.2%).
- •Baton Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.7).
- •Hudson Middle is the larger school with 551 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 Hudson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hudson Middle ranks higher (36.4 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 Hudson Middle?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Granite Falls and Hudson in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baton Elementary: 357. Hudson Middle: 551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baton Elementary and Hudson Middle rank in North Carolina?
Baton Elementary is 654th of 1,457 and Hudson Middle is 197th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).