Bell Fork Elementary vs Snow Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 370 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
Snow Creek Elementary
Hickory · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
551 students
| Measure | Bell Fork Elementary Jacksonville, North Carolina | Snow Creek Elementary Hickory, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #582 of 1,457 | #479 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #33770 of 50,301 | #30781 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 551 | 551 |
| Enrollment | 551 | 551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 50% |
| city | Jacksonville | Hickory |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Snow Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.8 vs 37.3).
- •Snow Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 38%).
- •Snow Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 41%).
- •Bell Fork Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74% vs 99.5%).
- •Bell Fork Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.3).
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 Snow Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Snow Creek Elementary ranks higher (41.8 vs 37.3 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 Bell Fork Elementary and Snow Creek Elementary?
About 370 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Hickory in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell Fork Elementary: 551. Snow Creek Elementary: 551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell Fork Elementary and Snow Creek Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Bell Fork Elementary is 582nd of 1,457 and Snow Creek Elementary is 479th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).