Catawba Springs Elementary vs East Lincoln Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catawba Springs Elementary
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
543 students
East Lincoln Middle
Iron Station · Public middle · Grades 6–8
738 students
| Measure | Catawba Springs Elementary Denver, North Carolina | East Lincoln Middle Iron Station, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #155 of 1,457 | #49 of 469 |
| National rank | #12558 of 50,301 | #4095 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 543 | 738 |
| Enrollment | 543 | 738 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.4% | 37.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 56% |
| city | Denver | Iron Station |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Catawba Springs Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 66.5).
- •Catawba Springs Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 56%).
- •Catawba Springs Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 60%).
- •Catawba Springs Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.4% vs 37.8%).
- •East Lincoln Middle does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 16.5).
- •East Lincoln Middle is the larger school with 738 students compared with 543.
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 Catawba Springs Elementary better than East Lincoln Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Catawba Springs Elementary ranks higher (68.2 vs 66.5 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 Springs Elementary and East Lincoln Middle?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Denver and Iron Station in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catawba Springs Elementary: 543. East Lincoln Middle: 738. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catawba Springs Elementary and East Lincoln Middle rank in North Carolina?
Catawba Springs Elementary is 155th of 1,457 and East Lincoln Middle is 49th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).