Catawba Heights Elementary vs Mount Holly Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catawba Heights Elementary
Belmont · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
238 students
Mount Holly Middle
Mount Holly · Public middle · Grades 6–8
570 students
| Measure | Catawba Heights Elementary Belmont, North Carolina | Mount Holly Middle Mount Holly, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #690 of 1,457 | #188 of 469 |
| National rank | #36487 of 50,301 | #10220 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 238 | 570 |
| Enrollment | 238 | 570 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 44% |
| city | Belmont | Mount Holly |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Holly Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.3 vs 33.1).
- •Mount Holly Middle does better on math proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •Mount Holly Middle does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Catawba Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.7% vs 99.5%).
- •Catawba Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.4).
- •Mount Holly Middle is the larger school with 570 students compared with 238.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Catawba Heights Elementary better than Mount Holly Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Holly Middle ranks higher (38.3 vs 33.1 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 Catawba Heights Elementary and Mount Holly Middle?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Belmont and Mount Holly in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catawba Heights Elementary: 238. Mount Holly Middle: 570. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catawba Heights Elementary and Mount Holly Middle rank in North Carolina?
Catawba Heights Elementary is 690th of 1,457 and Mount Holly Middle is 188th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).