Bonlee School vs J S Waters School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bonlee School
Bear Creek · Public elementary · Grades K–8
290 students
J S Waters School
Goldston · Public elementary · Grades K–8
222 students
| Measure | Bonlee School Bear Creek, North Carolina | J S Waters School Goldston, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #594 of 1,457 | #453 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #34022 of 50,301 | #29962 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 290 | 222 |
| Enrollment | 290 | 222 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 52% |
| city | Bear Creek | Goldston |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J S Waters School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.0 vs 36.9).
- •J S Waters School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 46%).
- •J S Waters School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 46%).
- •J S Waters School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.6% vs 99%).
- •J S Waters School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.5).
- •Bonlee School is the larger school with 290 students compared with 222.
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 Bonlee School better than J S Waters School?
On the Success Index (US), J S Waters School ranks higher (43.0 vs 36.9 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 Bonlee School and J S Waters School?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Bear Creek and Goldston in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bonlee School: 290. J S Waters School: 222. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bonlee School and J S Waters School rank in North Carolina?
Bonlee School is 594th of 1,457 and J S Waters School is 453rd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).