Blackburn Elementary vs Grandview Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.9 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
Grandview Middle
Hickory · Public middle · Grades 6–8
347 students
| Measure | Blackburn Elementary Newton, North Carolina | Grandview Middle Hickory, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #719 of 1,457 | #263 of 469 |
| National rank | #37191 of 50,301 | #11963 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 484 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 484 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 31% |
| city | Newton | Hickory |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blackburn Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.0 vs 29.8).
- •Blackburn Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 31%).
- •Blackburn Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 44%).
- •Blackburn Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99% vs 99.1%).
- •Grandview Middle does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 17.9).
- •Blackburn Elementary is the larger school with 484 students compared with 347.
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 Grandview Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Blackburn Elementary ranks higher (32.0 vs 29.8 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 Grandview Middle?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Newton and Hickory in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackburn Elementary: 484. Grandview Middle: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackburn Elementary and Grandview Middle rank in North Carolina?
Blackburn Elementary is 719th of 1,457 and Grandview Middle is 263rd of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).