Boiling Springs Elementary vs James Love Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 8.5 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
James Love Elementary
Shelby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students
| Measure | Boiling Springs Elementary Shelby, North Carolina | James Love Elementary Shelby, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #406 of 1,457 | #867 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #28528 of 50,301 | #40268 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 558 | 376 |
| Enrollment | 558 | 376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 27% |
| city | Shelby | Shelby |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Boiling Springs Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.1 vs 27.2).
- •Boiling Springs Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 27%).
- •Boiling Springs Elementary does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 37%).
- •James Love Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.7% vs 99.5%).
- •James Love Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.1).
- •Boiling Springs Elementary is the larger school with 558 students compared with 376.
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 James Love Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Boiling Springs Elementary ranks higher (45.1 vs 27.2 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 Boiling Springs Elementary and James Love Elementary?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Shelby and Shelby in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boiling Springs Elementary: 558. James Love Elementary: 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boiling Springs Elementary and James Love Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Boiling Springs Elementary is 406th of 1,457 and James Love Elementary is 867th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).