Cleveland Elementary vs Surf City Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 152 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cleveland Elementary
Clayton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
851 students
Surf City Elementary
Hampstead · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
857 students
| Measure | Cleveland Elementary Clayton, North Carolina | Surf City Elementary Hampstead, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #487 of 1,457 | #350 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #30984 of 50,301 | #26317 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 851 | 857 |
| Enrollment | 851 | 857 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.6% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 59% |
| city | Clayton | Hampstead |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Surf City Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.3 vs 41.4).
- •Surf City Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 56%).
- •Surf City Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 54%).
- •Cleveland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.6% vs 99.6%).
- •Surf City Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 19.3).
- •Surf City Elementary is the larger school with 857 students compared with 851.
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 Cleveland Elementary better than Surf City Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Surf City Elementary ranks higher (48.3 vs 41.4 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 Cleveland Elementary and Surf City Elementary?
About 152 km in a straight line, between Clayton and Hampstead in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cleveland Elementary: 851. Surf City Elementary: 857. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cleveland Elementary and Surf City Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Cleveland Elementary is 487th of 1,457 and Surf City Elementary is 350th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).