Baton Elementary vs Sawmills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.2 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
Sawmills Elementary
Granite Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
351 students
| Measure | Baton Elementary Granite Falls, North Carolina | Sawmills Elementary Granite Falls, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #654 of 1,457 | #727 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #35682 of 50,301 | #37445 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 357 | 351 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 351 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| city | Granite Falls | Granite Falls |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Baton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.3 vs 31.7).
- •Sawmills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 99.2%).
- •Baton Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.6).
- •Baton Elementary is the larger school with 357 students compared with 351.
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 Sawmills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Baton Elementary ranks higher (34.3 vs 31.7 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 Sawmills Elementary?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Granite Falls and Granite Falls in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baton Elementary: 357. Sawmills Elementary: 351. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baton Elementary and Sawmills Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Baton Elementary is 654th of 1,457 and Sawmills Elementary is 727th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).