Dudley Shoals Elementary vs West Alexander 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
West Alexander Middle
Taylorsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
467 students
| Measure | Dudley Shoals Elementary Granite Falls, North Carolina | West Alexander Middle Taylorsville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1061 of 1,457 | #140 of 469 |
| National rank | #43517 of 50,301 | #8925 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 433 | 467 |
| Enrollment | 433 | 467 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 51% |
| city | Granite Falls | Taylorsville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Alexander Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.1 vs 22.1).
- •West Alexander Middle does better on math proficiency (51% vs 34%).
- •West Alexander Middle does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 36%).
- •Dudley Shoals Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.4%).
- •West Alexander Middle is the larger school with 467 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 West Alexander Middle?
On the Success Index (US), West Alexander Middle ranks higher (44.1 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 West Alexander Middle?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Granite Falls and Taylorsville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dudley Shoals Elementary: 433. West Alexander Middle: 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dudley Shoals Elementary and West Alexander Middle rank in North Carolina?
Dudley Shoals Elementary is 1061st of 1,457 and West Alexander Middle is 140th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).