Boiling Springs Elementary vs Celeste Henkel Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 84 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boiling Springs Elementary
Shelby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
558 students
Celeste Henkel Elementary
Statesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
558 students
| Measure | Boiling Springs Elementary Shelby, North Carolina | Celeste Henkel Elementary Statesville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #406 of 1,457 | #627 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #28528 of 50,301 | #35077 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 558 | 558 |
| Enrollment | 558 | 558 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 39% |
| city | Shelby | Statesville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Boiling Springs Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.1 vs 35.3).
- •Boiling Springs Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 39%).
- •Boiling Springs Elementary does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 46%).
- •Celeste Henkel Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.5%).
- •Celeste Henkel Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.1).
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 Boiling Springs Elementary better than Celeste Henkel Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Boiling Springs Elementary ranks higher (45.1 vs 35.3 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 Boiling Springs Elementary and Celeste Henkel Elementary?
About 84 km in a straight line, between Shelby and Statesville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boiling Springs Elementary: 558. Celeste Henkel Elementary: 558. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boiling Springs Elementary and Celeste Henkel Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Boiling Springs Elementary is 406th of 1,457 and Celeste Henkel Elementary is 627th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).