Black Mountain Primary vs Sawmills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 79 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black Mountain Primary
Black Mountain · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
351 students
Sawmills Elementary
Granite Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
351 students
| Measure | Black Mountain Primary Black Mountain, North Carolina | Sawmills Elementary Granite Falls, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #630 of 1,457 | #727 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #35181 of 50,301 | #37445 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 351 | 351 |
| Enrollment | 351 | 351 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.9% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| city | Black Mountain | Granite Falls |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Black Mountain Primary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.1 vs 31.7).
- •Sawmills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Black Mountain Primary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.9% vs 99.1%).
- •Black Mountain Primary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.6).
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 Primary better than Sawmills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Black Mountain Primary ranks higher (35.1 vs 31.7 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 Black Mountain Primary and Sawmills Elementary?
About 79 km in a straight line, between Black Mountain and Granite Falls in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Mountain Primary: 351. Sawmills Elementary: 351. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Mountain Primary and Sawmills Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Black Mountain Primary is 630th of 1,457 and Sawmills Elementary is 727th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).