Crest Middle vs James Love Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crest Middle
Shelby · Public middle · Grades 6–8
810 students
James Love Elementary
Shelby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students
| Measure | Crest Middle Shelby, North Carolina | James Love Elementary Shelby, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #128 of 469 | #867 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #8422 of 15,369 | #40268 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 810 | 376 |
| Enrollment | 810 | 376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 27% |
| city | Shelby | Shelby |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crest Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.4 vs 27.2).
- •Crest Middle does better on math proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Crest Middle does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •James Love Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.7% vs 98.9%).
- •James Love Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 16.5).
- •Crest Middle is the larger school with 810 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 Middle better than James Love Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Crest Middle ranks higher (46.4 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 Middle and James Love Elementary?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Shelby and Shelby in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crest Middle: 810. James Love Elementary: 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crest Middle and James Love Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Crest Middle is 128th of 469 and James Love Elementary is 867th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).