Bethlehem Elementary vs West Alexander Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.0 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
West Alexander Middle
Taylorsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
467 students
| Measure | Bethlehem Elementary Taylorsville, North Carolina | West Alexander Middle Taylorsville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #524 of 1,457 | #140 of 469 |
| National rank | #32311 of 50,301 | #8925 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 435 | 467 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 467 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 51% |
| city | Taylorsville | Taylorsville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Alexander Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.1 vs 39.4).
- •West Alexander Middle does better on math proficiency (51% vs 48%).
- •Bethlehem Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 54%).
- •Bethlehem Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 99.4%).
- •West Alexander Middle does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 17.4).
- •West Alexander Middle is the larger school with 467 students compared with 435.
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 West Alexander Middle?
On the Success Index (US), West Alexander Middle ranks higher (44.1 vs 39.4 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 West Alexander Middle?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Taylorsville and Taylorsville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethlehem Elementary: 435. West Alexander Middle: 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethlehem Elementary and West Alexander Middle rank in North Carolina?
Bethlehem Elementary is 524th of 1,457 and West Alexander Middle is 140th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).