Central Elementary vs Whitnel Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 51 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary
Statesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
331 students
Whitnel Elementary
Lenoir · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
330 students
| Measure | Central Elementary Statesville, North Carolina | Whitnel Elementary Lenoir, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #245 of 1,457 | #1159 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #19907 of 50,301 | #45189 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 331 | 330 |
| Enrollment | 331 | 330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.6% | 94.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 22% |
| city | Statesville | Lenoir |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.5 vs 19.5).
- •Central Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 22%).
- •Central Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 42%).
- •Whitnel Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.8% vs 97.6%).
- •Central Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 20.6).
- •Central Elementary is the larger school with 331 students compared with 330.
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 Whitnel Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elementary ranks higher (57.5 vs 19.5 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 Central Elementary and Whitnel Elementary?
About 51 km in a straight line, between Statesville and Lenoir in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary: 331. Whitnel Elementary: 330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary and Whitnel Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Central Elementary is 245th of 1,457 and Whitnel Elementary is 1159th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).