Denton Elementary vs Silver Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denton Elementary
Denton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
369 students
Silver Valley Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
221 students
| Measure | Denton Elementary Denton, North Carolina | Silver Valley Elementary Lexington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #809 of 1,457 | #777 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #38989 of 50,301 | #38359 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 369 | 221 |
| Enrollment | 369 | 221 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| city | Denton | Lexington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Silver Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.3 vs 29.3).
- •Denton Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Silver Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.6% vs 99.2%).
- •Silver Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.8).
- •Denton Elementary is the larger school with 369 students compared with 221.
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 Denton Elementary better than Silver Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Silver Valley Elementary ranks higher (30.3 vs 29.3 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 Denton Elementary and Silver Valley Elementary?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Denton and Lexington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denton Elementary: 369. Silver Valley Elementary: 221. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denton Elementary and Silver Valley Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Denton Elementary is 809th of 1,457 and Silver Valley Elementary is 777th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).