Candler Elementary vs Enka Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.6 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 Middle
Candler · Public middle · Grades 7–8
588 students
| Measure | Candler Elementary Candler, North Carolina | Enka Middle Candler, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #913 of 1,457 | #257 of 469 |
| National rank | #40896 of 50,301 | #11803 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 381 | 588 |
| Enrollment | 381 | 588 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 39% |
| city | Candler | Candler |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Enka Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.6 vs 26.2).
- •Enka Middle does better on math proficiency (39% vs 32%).
- •Enka Middle does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Candler Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.5%).
- •Candler Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.3).
- •Enka Middle is the larger school with 588 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 Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Enka Middle ranks higher (30.6 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 Middle?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Candler and Candler in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Candler Elementary: 381. Enka Middle: 588. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Candler Elementary and Enka Middle rank in North Carolina?
Candler Elementary is 913th of 1,457 and Enka Middle is 257th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).