Carson High vs Knollwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carson High
China Grove · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,063 students
Knollwood Elementary
Salisbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
585 students
| Measure | Carson High China Grove, North Carolina | Knollwood Elementary Salisbury, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #348 of 528 | #1410 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #12723 of 16,910 | #49147 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,063 | 585 |
| Enrollment | 1,063 | 585 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 19% |
| city | China Grove | Salisbury |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carson High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.7 vs 11.1).
- •Carson High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 19%).
- •Carson High does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 28%).
- •Knollwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.7%).
- •Knollwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 23.1).
- •Carson High is the larger school with 1,063 students compared with 585.
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 Carson High better than Knollwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carson High ranks higher (32.7 vs 11.1 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 Carson High and Knollwood Elementary?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between China Grove and Salisbury in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carson High: 1,063. Knollwood Elementary: 585. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carson High and Knollwood Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Carson High is 348th of 528 and Knollwood Elementary is 1410th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).