Deep Branch Elementary vs Union Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deep Branch Elementary
Lumberton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
374 students
Union Elementary
Rowland · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
351 students
| Measure | Deep Branch Elementary Lumberton, North Carolina | Union Elementary Rowland, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1275 of 1,457 | #1205 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #47169 of 50,301 | #45889 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 374 | 351 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 351 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 32% |
| city | Lumberton | Rowland |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.4 vs 15.9).
- •Union Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 23%).
- •Deep Branch Elementary does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 27%).
- •Union Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 99.2%).
- •Union Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 16.3).
- •Deep Branch Elementary is the larger school with 374 students compared with 351.
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 Deep Branch Elementary better than Union Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Union Elementary ranks higher (18.4 vs 15.9 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 Deep Branch Elementary and Union Elementary?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Lumberton and Rowland in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deep Branch Elementary: 374. Union Elementary: 351. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deep Branch Elementary and Union Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Deep Branch Elementary is 1275th of 1,457 and Union Elementary is 1205th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).