East Elementary vs Piney Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 144 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Elementary
Kings Mountain · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
199 students
Piney Creek Elementary
Piney Creek · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
198 students
| Measure | East Elementary Kings Mountain, North Carolina | Piney Creek Elementary Piney Creek, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #657 of 1,457 | #399 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #35775 of 50,301 | #28194 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 199 | 198 |
| Enrollment | 199 | 198 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.5% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| city | Kings Mountain | Piney Creek |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Piney Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.6 vs 34.2).
- •Piney Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Piney Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •East Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.5% vs 98.5%).
- •East Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 15.2).
- •East Elementary is the larger school with 199 students compared with 198.
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 Elementary better than Piney Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Piney Creek Elementary ranks higher (45.6 vs 34.2 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 Elementary and Piney Creek Elementary?
About 144 km in a straight line, between Kings Mountain and Piney Creek in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Elementary: 199. Piney Creek Elementary: 198. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Elementary and Piney Creek Elementary rank in North Carolina?
East Elementary is 657th of 1,457 and Piney Creek Elementary is 399th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).