East Lincoln High vs St James Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Lincoln High
Denver · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,047 students
St James Elementary
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
653 students
| Measure | East Lincoln High Denver, North Carolina | St James Elementary Denver, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #116 of 528 | #137 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #5604 of 16,910 | #10546 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,047 | 653 |
| Enrollment | 1,047 | 653 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.8% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 60% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St James Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 60.8).
- •St James Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 52%).
- •St James Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 60%).
- •St James Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27% vs 31.8%).
- •St James Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 19.0).
- •East Lincoln High is the larger school with 1,047 students compared with 653.
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 Lincoln High better than St James Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), St James Elementary ranks higher (71.1 vs 60.8 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 Lincoln High and St James Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Lincoln High: 1,047. St James Elementary: 653. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Lincoln High and St James Elementary rank in North Carolina?
East Lincoln High is 116th of 528 and St James Elementary is 137th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).