Black Mountain Primary vs Springfield Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 115 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
Springfield Primary
Stanley · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
352 students
| Measure | Black Mountain Primary Black Mountain, North Carolina | Springfield Primary Stanley, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #630 of 1,457 | #1112 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #35181 of 50,301 | #44310 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 351 | 352 |
| Enrollment | 351 | 352 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.9% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | – |
| Math proficiency | 37% | – |
| city | Black Mountain | Stanley |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Black Mountain Primary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.1 vs 20.9).
- •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 15.3).
- •Springfield Primary is the larger school with 352 students compared with 351.
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 Springfield Primary?
On the Success Index (US), Black Mountain Primary ranks higher (35.1 vs 20.9 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 Springfield Primary?
About 115 km in a straight line, between Black Mountain and Stanley in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Mountain Primary: 351. Springfield Primary: 352. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Mountain Primary and Springfield Primary rank in North Carolina?
Black Mountain Primary is 630th of 1,457 and Springfield Primary is 1112th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).