Butner-Stem Elementary vs Salem Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 270 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Butner-Stem Elementary
Butner · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
476 students
Salem Elementary
Morganton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
476 students
| Measure | Butner-Stem Elementary Butner, North Carolina | Salem Elementary Morganton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1258 of 1,457 | #427 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #46902 of 50,301 | #29020 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 476 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 53% |
| city | Butner | Morganton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salem Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.4 vs 16.4).
- •Salem Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 24%).
- •Salem Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 28%).
- •Salem Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.7% vs 99.4%).
- •Butner-Stem Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.0).
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 Butner-Stem Elementary better than Salem Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Salem Elementary ranks higher (44.4 vs 16.4 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 Butner-Stem Elementary and Salem Elementary?
About 270 km in a straight line, between Butner and Morganton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butner-Stem Elementary: 476. Salem Elementary: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butner-Stem Elementary and Salem Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Butner-Stem Elementary is 1258th of 1,457 and Salem Elementary is 427th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).