Blackburn Elementary vs Fred T Foard High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackburn Elementary
Newton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
484 students
Fred T Foard High
Newton · Public high · Grades 9–12
930 students
| Measure | Blackburn Elementary Newton, North Carolina | Fred T Foard High Newton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #719 of 1,457 | #206 of 528 |
| National rank | #37191 of 50,301 | #8594 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 484 | 930 |
| Enrollment | 484 | 930 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 46.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 51% |
| city | Newton | Newton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fred T Foard High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.2 vs 32.0).
- •Fred T Foard High does better on math proficiency (51% vs 43%).
- •Fred T Foard High does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Fred T Foard High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.9% vs 99%).
- •Blackburn Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 22.1).
- •Fred T Foard High is the larger school with 930 students compared with 484.
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 Blackburn Elementary better than Fred T Foard High?
On the Success Index (US), Fred T Foard High ranks higher (49.2 vs 32.0 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 Blackburn Elementary and Fred T Foard High?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Newton and Newton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackburn Elementary: 484. Fred T Foard High: 930. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackburn Elementary and Fred T Foard High rank in North Carolina?
Blackburn Elementary is 719th of 1,457 and Fred T Foard High is 206th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).