Belmont Central Elementary vs Catawba Heights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belmont Central Elementary
Belmont · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
693 students
Catawba Heights Elementary
Belmont · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
238 students
| Measure | Belmont Central Elementary Belmont, North Carolina | Catawba Heights Elementary Belmont, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #194 of 1,457 | #690 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #16295 of 50,301 | #36487 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 693 | 238 |
| Enrollment | 693 | 238 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.9% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 42% |
| city | Belmont | Belmont |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belmont Central Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.7 vs 33.1).
- •Belmont Central Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 42%).
- •Belmont Central Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 37%).
- •Belmont Central Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.9% vs 98.7%).
- •Catawba Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 19.8).
- •Belmont Central Elementary is the larger school with 693 students compared with 238.
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 Belmont Central Elementary better than Catawba Heights Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Belmont Central Elementary ranks higher (62.7 vs 33.1 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 Belmont Central Elementary and Catawba Heights Elementary?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Belmont and Belmont in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belmont Central Elementary: 693. Catawba Heights Elementary: 238. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belmont Central Elementary and Catawba Heights Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Belmont Central Elementary is 194th of 1,457 and Catawba Heights Elementary is 690th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).