C.F. Pope Elementary vs Valdese Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 356 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C.F. Pope Elementary
Burgaw · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
530 students
Valdese Elementary
Valdese · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
530 students
| Measure | C.F. Pope Elementary Burgaw, North Carolina | Valdese Elementary Valdese, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1184 of 1,457 | #577 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #45574 of 50,301 | #33628 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 530 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.7% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 48% |
| city | Burgaw | Valdese |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valdese Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.6 vs 18.8).
- •Valdese Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 28%).
- •Valdese Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 32%).
- •C.F. Pope Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.7% vs 99.4%).
- •C.F. Pope Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 18.3).
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 C.F. Pope Elementary better than Valdese Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Valdese Elementary ranks higher (37.6 vs 18.8 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 C.F. Pope Elementary and Valdese Elementary?
About 356 km in a straight line, between Burgaw and Valdese in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C.F. Pope Elementary: 530. Valdese Elementary: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C.F. Pope Elementary and Valdese Elementary rank in North Carolina?
C.F. Pope Elementary is 1184th of 1,457 and Valdese Elementary is 577th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).