Bonlee School vs Virginia Cross Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.9 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
Virginia Cross Elementary
Siler City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
494 students
| Measure | Bonlee School Bear Creek, North Carolina | Virginia Cross Elementary Siler City, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #594 of 1,457 | #882 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #34022 of 50,301 | #40422 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 290 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 290 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 35% |
| city | Bear Creek | Siler City |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bonlee School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.9 vs 27.0).
- •Bonlee School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 35%).
- •Bonlee School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 29%).
- •Bonlee School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99% vs 99.4%).
- •Virginia Cross Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.5).
- •Virginia Cross Elementary is the larger school with 494 students compared with 290.
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 Virginia Cross Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bonlee School ranks higher (36.9 vs 27.0 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 Virginia Cross Elementary?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Bear Creek and Siler City in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bonlee School: 290. Virginia Cross Elementary: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bonlee School and Virginia Cross Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Bonlee School is 594th of 1,457 and Virginia Cross Elementary is 882nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).