Black Mountain Elementary vs Black Mountain Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 359 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black Mountain Elementary
Black Mountain · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
163 students
Black Mountain Primary
Black Mountain · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
351 students
| Measure | Black Mountain Elementary Black Mountain, North Carolina | Black Mountain Primary Black Mountain, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #596 of 1,457 | #630 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #34153 of 50,301 | #35181 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 163 | 351 |
| Enrollment | 163 | 351 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.9% | 96.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 37% |
| city | Black Mountain | Black Mountain |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Black Mountain Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.7 vs 35.1).
- •Black Mountain Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Black Mountain Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Black Mountain Primary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.3).
- •Black Mountain Primary is the larger school with 351 students compared with 163.
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 Black Mountain Elementary better than Black Mountain Primary?
On the Success Index (US), Black Mountain Elementary ranks higher (36.7 vs 35.1 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 Black Mountain Elementary and Black Mountain Primary?
About 359 m in a straight line, between Black Mountain and Black Mountain in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Mountain Elementary: 163. Black Mountain Primary: 351. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Mountain Elementary and Black Mountain Primary rank in North Carolina?
Black Mountain Elementary is 596th of 1,457 and Black Mountain Primary is 630th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).