Bell Fork Elementary vs Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.9 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
Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology
Jacksonville · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
104 students
| Measure | Bell Fork Elementary Jacksonville, North Carolina | Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology Jacksonville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #582 of 1,457 | #1383 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #33770 of 50,301 | #48707 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 551 | 104 |
| Enrollment | 551 | 104 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74% | 95.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 2.5% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bell Fork Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.3 vs 12.5).
- •Bell Fork Elementary does better on math proficiency (38% vs 2.5%).
- •Bell Fork Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 27%).
- •Bell Fork Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74% vs 95.2%).
- •Bell Fork Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 20.8).
- •Bell Fork Elementary is the larger school with 551 students compared with 104.
- •Bell Fork Elementary is a public school while Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology?
On the Success Index (US), Bell Fork Elementary ranks higher (37.3 vs 12.5 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 Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell Fork Elementary: 551. Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology: 104. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell Fork Elementary and Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology rank in North Carolina?
Bell Fork Elementary is 582nd of 1,457 and Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology is 1383rd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).