Buckland Elementary vs Silver Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 311 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckland Elementary
Gates · Public elementary · Grades K–5
220 students
Silver Valley Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
221 students
| Measure | Buckland Elementary Gates, North Carolina | Silver Valley Elementary Lexington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #641 of 1,457 | #777 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #35431 of 50,301 | #38359 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 220 | 221 |
| Enrollment | 220 | 221 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.9% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| city | Gates | Lexington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buckland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.7 vs 30.3).
- •Silver Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Buckland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.9% vs 98.6%).
- •Silver Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.7).
- •Silver Valley Elementary is the larger school with 221 students compared with 220.
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 Buckland Elementary better than Silver Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Buckland Elementary ranks higher (34.7 vs 30.3 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 Buckland Elementary and Silver Valley Elementary?
About 311 km in a straight line, between Gates and Lexington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buckland Elementary: 220. Silver Valley Elementary: 221. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buckland Elementary and Silver Valley Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Buckland Elementary is 641st of 1,457 and Silver Valley Elementary is 777th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).