Cordova Middle vs L J Bell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cordova Middle
Cordova · Public middle · Grades 6–8
233 students
L J Bell Elementary
Rockingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
449 students
| Measure | Cordova Middle Cordova, North Carolina | L J Bell Elementary Rockingham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #264 of 469 | #854 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #12015 of 15,369 | #40034 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 233 | 449 |
| Enrollment | 233 | 449 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 98% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 43% |
| city | Cordova | Rockingham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cordova Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.5 vs 27.6).
- •L J Bell Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 35%).
- •L J Bell Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98% vs 98.7%).
- •Cordova Middle does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 18.0).
- •L J Bell Elementary is the larger school with 449 students compared with 233.
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 Cordova Middle better than L J Bell Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cordova Middle ranks higher (29.5 vs 27.6 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 Cordova Middle and L J Bell Elementary?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Cordova and Rockingham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cordova Middle: 233. L J Bell Elementary: 449. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cordova Middle and L J Bell Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Cordova Middle is 264th of 469 and L J Bell Elementary is 854th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).