CIS Academy vs Union Elementary
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.
CIS Academy
Pembroke · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
114 students
Union Elementary
Rowland · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
351 students
| Measure | CIS Academy Pembroke, North Carolina | Union Elementary Rowland, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #232 of 469 | #1205 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #11206 of 15,369 | #45889 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 114 | 351 |
| Enrollment | 114 | 351 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.4% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| city | Pembroke | Rowland |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •CIS Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.4 vs 18.4).
- •Union Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •CIS Academy does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •CIS Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.4% vs 99.1%).
- •CIS Academy does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.0).
- •Union Elementary is the larger school with 351 students compared with 114.
- •CIS Academy is a charter school while Union Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 CIS Academy better than Union Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), CIS Academy ranks higher (33.4 vs 18.4 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 CIS Academy and Union Elementary?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Pembroke and Rowland in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
CIS Academy: 114. Union Elementary: 351. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do CIS Academy and Union Elementary rank in North Carolina?
CIS Academy is 232nd of 469 and Union Elementary is 1205th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).