Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy vs Sawmills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy
Hudson · Public high · Grades 9–12
218 students
Sawmills Elementary
Granite Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
351 students
| Measure | Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy Hudson, North Carolina | Sawmills Elementary Granite Falls, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #52 of 528 | #727 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #2777 of 16,910 | #37445 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 218 | 351 |
| Enrollment | 218 | 351 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.9% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | 37% |
| city | Hudson | Granite Falls |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.1 vs 31.7).
- •Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 37%).
- •Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 52%).
- •Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.9% vs 99.1%).
- •Sawmills Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 21.8).
- •Sawmills Elementary is the larger school with 351 students compared with 218.
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 Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy better than Sawmills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy ranks higher (72.1 vs 31.7 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 Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy and Sawmills Elementary?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Hudson and Granite Falls in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy: 218. Sawmills Elementary: 351. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy and Sawmills Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy is 52nd of 528 and Sawmills Elementary is 727th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).