Bethlehem Elementary vs W M Jenkins Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.3 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
W M Jenkins Elementary
Hickory · Public elementary · Grades K–5
276 students
| Measure | Bethlehem Elementary Taylorsville, North Carolina | W M Jenkins Elementary Hickory, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #524 of 1,457 | #704 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #32311 of 50,301 | #36943 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 435 | 276 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 276 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 41% |
| city | Taylorsville | Hickory |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bethlehem Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.4 vs 32.5).
- •Bethlehem Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 41%).
- •Bethlehem Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 47%).
- •W M Jenkins Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.1%).
- •W M Jenkins Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.4).
- •Bethlehem Elementary is the larger school with 435 students compared with 276.
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 W M Jenkins Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bethlehem Elementary ranks higher (39.4 vs 32.5 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 Bethlehem Elementary and W M Jenkins Elementary?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Taylorsville and Hickory in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethlehem Elementary: 435. W M Jenkins Elementary: 276. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethlehem Elementary and W M Jenkins Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Bethlehem Elementary is 524th of 1,457 and W M Jenkins Elementary is 704th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).