Candor Elementary vs East Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Candor Elementary
Candor · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
368 students
East Middle
Biscoe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
422 students
| Measure | Candor Elementary Candor, North Carolina | East Middle Biscoe, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1178 of 1,457 | #324 of 469 |
| National rank | #45429 of 50,301 | #12996 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 368 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 33% |
| city | Candor | Biscoe |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.2 vs 19.0).
- •East Middle does better on math proficiency (33% vs 31%).
- •Candor Elementary does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 32%).
- •Candor Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.3%).
- •East Middle does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 17.5).
- •East Middle is the larger school with 422 students compared with 368.
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 Candor Elementary better than East Middle?
On the Success Index (US), East Middle ranks higher (24.2 vs 19.0 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 Candor Elementary and East Middle?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Candor and Biscoe in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Candor Elementary: 368. East Middle: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Candor Elementary and East Middle rank in North Carolina?
Candor Elementary is 1178th of 1,457 and East Middle is 324th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).