Central Elementary vs Shawboro Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 8.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary
Barco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
264 students
Shawboro Elementary School
Shawboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
625 students
| Measure | Central Elementary Barco, North Carolina | Shawboro Elementary School Shawboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #335 of 1,457 | #372 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #25421 of 50,301 | #27119 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 264 | 625 |
| Enrollment | 264 | 625 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.7% | 35.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 44% |
| city | Barco | Shawboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.6 vs 47.1).
- •Central Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 44%).
- •Central Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 40%).
- •Shawboro Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.7% vs 44.7%).
- •Shawboro Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.6).
- •Shawboro Elementary School is the larger school with 625 students compared with 264.
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 Central Elementary better than Shawboro Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elementary ranks higher (49.6 vs 47.1 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 Central Elementary and Shawboro Elementary School?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Barco and Shawboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary: 264. Shawboro Elementary School: 625. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary and Shawboro Elementary School rank in North Carolina?
Central Elementary is 335th of 1,457 and Shawboro Elementary School is 372nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).