East Alexander Middle vs Sugar Loaf Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Alexander Middle
Hiddenite · Public middle · Grades 6–8
510 students
Sugar Loaf Elementary
Taylorsville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
196 students
| Measure | East Alexander Middle Hiddenite, North Carolina | Sugar Loaf Elementary Taylorsville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #248 of 469 | #495 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #11490 of 15,369 | #31351 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 510 | 196 |
| Enrollment | 510 | 196 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| city | Hiddenite | Taylorsville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sugar Loaf Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.9 vs 32.1).
- •Sugar Loaf Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Sugar Loaf Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •Sugar Loaf Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.5% vs 98.8%).
- •East Alexander Middle does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.8).
- •East Alexander Middle is the larger school with 510 students compared with 196.
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 East Alexander Middle better than Sugar Loaf Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sugar Loaf Elementary ranks higher (40.9 vs 32.1 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 East Alexander Middle and Sugar Loaf Elementary?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Hiddenite and Taylorsville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Alexander Middle: 510. Sugar Loaf Elementary: 196. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Alexander Middle and Sugar Loaf Elementary rank in North Carolina?
East Alexander Middle is 248th of 469 and Sugar Loaf Elementary is 495th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).