Cornelius Elementary vs Davidson K-8 School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cornelius Elementary
Cornelius · Public elementary · Grades K–5
542 students
Davidson K-8 School
Davidson · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,185 students
| Measure | Cornelius Elementary Cornelius, North Carolina | Davidson K-8 School Davidson, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #165 of 1,457 | #76 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #13761 of 50,301 | #6627 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 542 | 1,185 |
| Enrollment | 542 | 1,185 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29% | 11.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 67% |
| city | Cornelius | Davidson |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Davidson K-8 School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 66.5).
- •Davidson K-8 School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 58%).
- •Davidson K-8 School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 55%).
- •Davidson K-8 School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.3% vs 29%).
- •Cornelius Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.2).
- •Davidson K-8 School is the larger school with 1,185 students compared with 542.
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 Cornelius Elementary better than Davidson K-8 School?
On the Success Index (US), Davidson K-8 School ranks higher (77.1 vs 66.5 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 Cornelius Elementary and Davidson K-8 School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Cornelius and Davidson in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cornelius Elementary: 542. Davidson K-8 School: 1,185. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cornelius Elementary and Davidson K-8 School rank in North Carolina?
Cornelius Elementary is 165th of 1,457 and Davidson K-8 School is 76th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).