Beaufort Elementary vs Harkers Island Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beaufort Elementary
Beaufort · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
346 students
Harkers Island Elementary
Harkers Island · Public elementary · Grades K–5
95 students
| Measure | Beaufort Elementary Beaufort, North Carolina | Harkers Island Elementary Harkers Island, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #386 of 1,457 | #307 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #27808 of 50,301 | #23829 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 346 | 95 |
| Enrollment | 346 | 95 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 96.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 64.5% |
| city | Beaufort | Harkers Island |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harkers Island Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.9 vs 46.1).
- •Harkers Island Elementary does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 49%).
- •Harkers Island Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 53%).
- •Harkers Island Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.8% vs 99.1%).
- •Beaufort Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.6).
- •Beaufort Elementary is the larger school with 346 students compared with 95.
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 Beaufort Elementary better than Harkers Island Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Harkers Island Elementary ranks higher (51.9 vs 46.1 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 Beaufort Elementary and Harkers Island Elementary?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Beaufort and Harkers Island in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beaufort Elementary: 346. Harkers Island Elementary: 95. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beaufort Elementary and Harkers Island Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Beaufort Elementary is 386th of 1,457 and Harkers Island Elementary is 307th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).