Dudley Shoals Elementary vs Granite Falls Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dudley Shoals Elementary
Granite Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
433 students
Granite Falls Middle
Granite Falls · Public middle · Grades 6–8
518 students
| Measure | Dudley Shoals Elementary Granite Falls, North Carolina | Granite Falls Middle Granite Falls, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1061 of 1,457 | #215 of 469 |
| National rank | #43517 of 50,301 | #10853 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 433 | 518 |
| Enrollment | 433 | 518 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 36% |
| city | Granite Falls | Granite Falls |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Granite Falls Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.0 vs 22.1).
- •Granite Falls Middle does better on math proficiency (36% vs 34%).
- •Granite Falls Middle does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 36%).
- •Dudley Shoals Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.4%).
- •Granite Falls Middle does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.7).
- •Granite Falls Middle is the larger school with 518 students compared with 433.
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 Dudley Shoals Elementary better than Granite Falls Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Granite Falls Middle ranks higher (35.0 vs 22.1 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 Dudley Shoals Elementary and Granite Falls Middle?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Granite Falls and Granite Falls in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dudley Shoals Elementary: 433. Granite Falls Middle: 518. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dudley Shoals Elementary and Granite Falls Middle rank in North Carolina?
Dudley Shoals Elementary is 1061st of 1,457 and Granite Falls Middle is 215th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).