East Burke High vs Ray Childers Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Burke High
Connelly Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
874 students
Ray Childers Elementary
Hickory · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
460 students
| Measure | East Burke High Connelly Springs, North Carolina | Ray Childers Elementary Hickory, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #259 of 528 | #742 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #10275 of 16,910 | #37696 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 874 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 874 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 41% |
| city | Connelly Springs | Hickory |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Burke High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.7 vs 31.3).
- •East Burke High does better on math proficiency (72% vs 41%).
- •East Burke High does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 45%).
- •Ray Childers Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.4%).
- •Ray Childers Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 23.6).
- •East Burke High is the larger school with 874 students compared with 460.
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 Burke High better than Ray Childers Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), East Burke High ranks higher (42.7 vs 31.3 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 East Burke High and Ray Childers Elementary?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Connelly Springs and Hickory in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Burke High: 874. Ray Childers Elementary: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Burke High and Ray Childers Elementary rank in North Carolina?
East Burke High is 259th of 528 and Ray Childers Elementary is 742nd of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).