Bell Fork Elementary vs Clyde Erwin Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bell Fork Elementary
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
551 students
Clyde Erwin Elementary
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
283 students
| Measure | Bell Fork Elementary Jacksonville, North Carolina | Clyde Erwin Elementary Jacksonville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #582 of 1,457 | #738 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #33770 of 50,301 | #37594 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 551 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 551 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74% | 61.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 17% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bell Fork Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.3 vs 31.4).
- •Bell Fork Elementary does better on math proficiency (38% vs 17%).
- •Bell Fork Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 32%).
- •Clyde Erwin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.8% vs 74%).
- •Clyde Erwin Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.5).
- •Bell Fork Elementary is the larger school with 551 students compared with 283.
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 Bell Fork Elementary better than Clyde Erwin Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bell Fork Elementary ranks higher (37.3 vs 31.4 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 Bell Fork Elementary and Clyde Erwin Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell Fork Elementary: 551. Clyde Erwin Elementary: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell Fork Elementary and Clyde Erwin Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Bell Fork Elementary is 582nd of 1,457 and Clyde Erwin Elementary is 738th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).