Bostian Elementary vs Carson High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bostian Elementary
China Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–5
342 students
Carson High
China Grove · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,063 students
| Measure | Bostian Elementary China Grove, North Carolina | Carson High China Grove, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #551 of 1,457 | #348 of 528 |
| National rank | #33074 of 50,301 | #12723 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 342 | 1,063 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 1,063 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| city | China Grove | China Grove |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bostian Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.3 vs 32.7).
- •Bostian Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •Bostian Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 99.7%).
- •Bostian Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 23.1).
- •Carson High is the larger school with 1,063 students compared with 342.
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 Bostian Elementary better than Carson High?
On the Success Index (US), Bostian Elementary ranks higher (38.3 vs 32.7 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 Bostian Elementary and Carson High?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between China Grove and China Grove in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bostian Elementary: 342. Carson High: 1,063. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bostian Elementary and Carson High rank in North Carolina?
Bostian Elementary is 551st of 1,457 and Carson High is 348th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).