Boiling Springs Elementary vs Crest Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.3 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
Crest Middle
Shelby · Public middle · Grades 6–8
810 students
| Measure | Boiling Springs Elementary Shelby, North Carolina | Crest Middle Shelby, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #406 of 1,457 | #128 of 469 |
| National rank | #28528 of 50,301 | #8422 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 558 | 810 |
| Enrollment | 558 | 810 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 57% |
| city | Shelby | Shelby |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crest Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.4 vs 45.1).
- •Boiling Springs Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 57%).
- •Crest Middle does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •Crest Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.5%).
- •Boiling Springs Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.5).
- •Crest Middle is the larger school with 810 students compared with 558.
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 Crest Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Crest Middle ranks higher (46.4 vs 45.1 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 Crest Middle?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Shelby and Shelby in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boiling Springs Elementary: 558. Crest Middle: 810. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boiling Springs Elementary and Crest Middle rank in North Carolina?
Boiling Springs Elementary is 406th of 1,457 and Crest Middle is 128th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).