Cove Creek Elementary vs Hardin Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 8.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cove Creek Elementary
Vilas · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
289 students
Hardin Park Elementary
Boone · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
854 students
| Measure | Cove Creek Elementary Vilas, North Carolina | Hardin Park Elementary Boone, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #221 of 1,457 | #115 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #18449 of 50,301 | #9175 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 289 | 854 |
| Enrollment | 289 | 854 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.2% | 41.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 59% |
| city | Vilas | Boone |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hardin Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 59.6).
- •Hardin Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 42%).
- •Hardin Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 57%).
- •Cove Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.2% vs 41.6%).
- •Hardin Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.1).
- •Hardin Park Elementary is the larger school with 854 students compared with 289.
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 Cove Creek Elementary better than Hardin Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hardin Park Elementary ranks higher (73.1 vs 59.6 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 Cove Creek Elementary and Hardin Park Elementary?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Vilas and Boone in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cove Creek Elementary: 289. Hardin Park Elementary: 854. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cove Creek Elementary and Hardin Park Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Cove Creek Elementary is 221st of 1,457 and Hardin Park Elementary is 115th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).