Belmont Central Elementary vs Laurel Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 209 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
Laurel Park Elementary
Apex · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
694 students
| Measure | Belmont Central Elementary Belmont, North Carolina | Laurel Park Elementary Apex, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #194 of 1,457 | #130 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #16295 of 50,301 | #10065 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 693 | 694 |
| Enrollment | 693 | 694 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.9% | 12.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 57% |
| city | Belmont | Apex |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurel Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.8 vs 62.7).
- •Belmont Central Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 57%).
- •Laurel Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 58%).
- •Laurel Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.7% vs 33.9%).
- •Laurel Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 19.8).
- •Laurel Park Elementary is the larger school with 694 students compared with 693.
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 Laurel Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Laurel Park Elementary ranks higher (71.8 vs 62.7 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 Laurel Park Elementary?
About 209 km in a straight line, between Belmont and Apex in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belmont Central Elementary: 693. Laurel Park Elementary: 694. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belmont Central Elementary and Laurel Park Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Belmont Central Elementary is 194th of 1,457 and Laurel Park Elementary is 130th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).