Blue Creek Elementary vs Southwest High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 587 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Creek Elementary
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
498 students
Southwest High
Jacksonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
803 students
| Measure | Blue Creek Elementary Jacksonville, North Carolina | Southwest High Jacksonville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #743 of 1,457 | #350 of 528 |
| National rank | #37712 of 50,301 | #12773 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 498 | 803 |
| Enrollment | 498 | 803 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.3% | 57.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 32% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwest High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.5 vs 31.2).
- •Southwest High does better on math proficiency (32% vs 24%).
- •Southwest High does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 34%).
- •Southwest High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.3% vs 67.3%).
- •Blue Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 19.1).
- •Southwest High is the larger school with 803 students compared with 498.
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 Blue Creek Elementary better than Southwest High?
On the Success Index (US), Southwest High ranks higher (32.5 vs 31.2 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 Blue Creek Elementary and Southwest High?
About 587 m in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Creek Elementary: 498. Southwest High: 803. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Creek Elementary and Southwest High rank in North Carolina?
Blue Creek Elementary is 743rd of 1,457 and Southwest High is 350th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).