Cullowhee Valley School vs New Hope Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 191 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cullowhee Valley School
Cullowhee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
570 students
New Hope Elementary
Gastonia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
571 students
| Measure | Cullowhee Valley School Cullowhee, North Carolina | New Hope Elementary Gastonia, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #978 of 1,457 | #233 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #42047 of 50,301 | #19307 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 570 | 571 |
| Enrollment | 570 | 571 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 34.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 50% |
| city | Cullowhee | Gastonia |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Hope Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.4 vs 24.4).
- •New Hope Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 36%).
- •New Hope Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 39%).
- •New Hope Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.3% vs 99.5%).
- •New Hope Elementary is the larger school with 571 students compared with 570.
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 Cullowhee Valley School better than New Hope Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), New Hope Elementary ranks higher (58.4 vs 24.4 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 Cullowhee Valley School and New Hope Elementary?
About 191 km in a straight line, between Cullowhee and Gastonia in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cullowhee Valley School: 570. New Hope Elementary: 571. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cullowhee Valley School and New Hope Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Cullowhee Valley School is 978th of 1,457 and New Hope Elementary is 233rd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).