China Grove Elementary vs South Rowan High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
China Grove Elementary
China Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
592 students
South Rowan High
China Grove · Public high · Grades 9–12
932 students
| Measure | China Grove Elementary China Grove, North Carolina | South Rowan High China Grove, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1305 of 1,457 | #492 of 528 |
| National rank | #47566 of 50,301 | #15845 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 592 | 932 |
| Enrollment | 592 | 932 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 26% |
| city | China Grove | China Grove |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Rowan High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.6 vs 15.1).
- •China Grove Elementary does better on math proficiency (28% vs 26%).
- •South Rowan High does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 31%).
- •China Grove Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.7%).
- •China Grove Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 21.7).
- •South Rowan High is the larger school with 932 students compared with 592.
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 China Grove Elementary better than South Rowan High?
On the Success Index (US), South Rowan High ranks higher (16.6 vs 15.1 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 China Grove Elementary and South Rowan High?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between China Grove and China Grove in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
China Grove Elementary: 592. South Rowan High: 932. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do China Grove Elementary and South Rowan High rank in North Carolina?
China Grove Elementary is 1305th of 1,457 and South Rowan High is 492nd of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).