Cove Creek Elementary vs Watauga High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.9 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
Watauga High
Boone · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,289 students
| Measure | Cove Creek Elementary Vilas, North Carolina | Watauga High Boone, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #221 of 1,457 | #78 of 528 |
| National rank | #18449 of 50,301 | #3833 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 289 | 1,289 |
| Enrollment | 289 | 1,289 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.2% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| city | Vilas | Boone |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Watauga High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 59.6).
- •Watauga High does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Watauga High does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 57%).
- •Watauga High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33% vs 41.2%).
- •Cove Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.7).
- •Watauga High is the larger school with 1,289 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 Watauga High?
On the Success Index (US), Watauga High ranks higher (68.0 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 Watauga High?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Vilas and Boone in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cove Creek Elementary: 289. Watauga High: 1,289. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cove Creek Elementary and Watauga High rank in North Carolina?
Cove Creek Elementary is 221st of 1,457 and Watauga High is 78th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).