Bethlehem Elementary vs Dudley Shoals Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethlehem Elementary
Taylorsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
435 students
Dudley Shoals Elementary
Granite Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
433 students
| Measure | Bethlehem Elementary Taylorsville, North Carolina | Dudley Shoals Elementary Granite Falls, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #524 of 1,457 | #1061 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #32311 of 50,301 | #43517 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 435 | 433 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 433 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 34% |
| city | Taylorsville | Granite Falls |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bethlehem Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.4 vs 22.1).
- •Bethlehem Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 34%).
- •Bethlehem Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 36%).
- •Bethlehem Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 99.3%).
- •Dudley Shoals Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 17.4).
- •Bethlehem Elementary is the larger school with 435 students compared with 433.
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 Bethlehem Elementary better than Dudley Shoals Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bethlehem Elementary ranks higher (39.4 vs 22.1 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 Bethlehem Elementary and Dudley Shoals Elementary?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Taylorsville and Granite Falls in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethlehem Elementary: 435. Dudley Shoals Elementary: 433. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethlehem Elementary and Dudley Shoals Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Bethlehem Elementary is 524th of 1,457 and Dudley Shoals Elementary is 1061st of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).