Cliffside Elementary School vs Springmore Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.7 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
Springmore Elementary
Shelby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
618 students
| Measure | Cliffside Elementary School Cliffside, North Carolina | Springmore Elementary Shelby, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #439 of 1,457 | #421 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #29439 of 50,301 | #28876 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 188 | 618 |
| Enrollment | 188 | 618 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.7% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 61% |
| city | Cliffside | Shelby |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (43.7 vs 44.6).
- •Springmore Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 52%).
- •Cliffside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •Cliffside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.7% vs 99.5%).
- •Springmore Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 15.7).
- •Springmore Elementary is the larger school with 618 students compared with 188.
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 Springmore Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cliffside Elementary School and Springmore Elementary?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Cliffside and Shelby in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cliffside Elementary School: 188. Springmore Elementary: 618. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cliffside Elementary School and Springmore Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Cliffside Elementary School is 439th of 1,457 and Springmore Elementary is 421st of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).