Crest High vs James Love Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crest High
Shelby · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,098 students
James Love Elementary
Shelby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students
| Measure | Crest High Shelby, North Carolina | James Love Elementary Shelby, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #388 of 528 | #867 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #13547 of 16,910 | #40268 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,098 | 376 |
| Enrollment | 1,098 | 376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 27% |
| city | Shelby | Shelby |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crest High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.0 vs 27.2).
- •Crest High does better on math proficiency (38% vs 27%).
- •Crest High does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 37%).
- •James Love Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.7% vs 99.7%).
- •James Love Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 18.9).
- •Crest High is the larger school with 1,098 students compared with 376.
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 Crest High better than James Love Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Crest High ranks higher (29.0 vs 27.2 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 Crest High and James Love Elementary?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Shelby and Shelby in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crest High: 1,098. James Love Elementary: 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crest High and James Love Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Crest High is 388th of 528 and James Love Elementary is 867th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).