Cliffside Elementary School vs Mountain Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 150 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cliffside Elementary School
Cliffside · Public elementary · Grades K–5
188 students
Mountain Park Elementary
State Road · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
188 students
| Measure | Cliffside Elementary School Cliffside, North Carolina | Mountain Park Elementary State Road, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #439 of 1,457 | #394 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #29439 of 50,301 | #28055 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 188 | 188 |
| Enrollment | 188 | 188 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.7% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| city | Cliffside | State Road |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.8 vs 43.7).
- •Mountain Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Cliffside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Cliffside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.7% vs 98.4%).
- •Mountain Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.7).
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 Cliffside Elementary School better than Mountain Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain Park Elementary ranks higher (45.8 vs 43.7 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 Cliffside Elementary School and Mountain Park Elementary?
About 150 km in a straight line, between Cliffside and State Road in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cliffside Elementary School: 188. Mountain Park Elementary: 188. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cliffside Elementary School and Mountain Park Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Cliffside Elementary School is 439th of 1,457 and Mountain Park Elementary is 394th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).