Candler Elementary vs Enka High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Candler Elementary
Candler · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
381 students
Enka High
Candler · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,051 students
| Measure | Candler Elementary Candler, North Carolina | Enka High Candler, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #913 of 1,457 | #298 of 528 |
| National rank | #40896 of 50,301 | #11606 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 381 | 1,051 |
| Enrollment | 381 | 1,051 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 41% |
| city | Candler | Candler |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Enka High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.4 vs 26.2).
- •Enka High does better on math proficiency (41% vs 32%).
- •Enka High does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 37%).
- •Candler Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.7%).
- •Candler Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.7).
- •Enka High is the larger school with 1,051 students compared with 381.
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 Candler Elementary better than Enka High?
On the Success Index (US), Enka High ranks higher (37.4 vs 26.2 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 Candler Elementary and Enka High?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Candler and Candler in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Candler Elementary: 381. Enka High: 1,051. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Candler Elementary and Enka High rank in North Carolina?
Candler Elementary is 913th of 1,457 and Enka High is 298th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).