East Lincoln Middle vs Iron Station Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Lincoln Middle
Iron Station · Public middle · Grades 6–8
738 students
Iron Station Elementary
Iron Station · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
367 students
| Measure | East Lincoln Middle Iron Station, North Carolina | Iron Station Elementary Iron Station, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #49 of 469 | #610 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #4095 of 15,369 | #34515 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 738 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 738 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.8% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 39% |
| city | Iron Station | Iron Station |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Lincoln Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.5 vs 36.2).
- •East Lincoln Middle does better on math proficiency (56% vs 39%).
- •East Lincoln Middle does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 44%).
- •East Lincoln Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.8% vs 98.6%).
- •Iron Station Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.4).
- •East Lincoln Middle is the larger school with 738 students compared with 367.
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 Middle better than Iron Station Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), East Lincoln Middle ranks higher (66.5 vs 36.2 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 Lincoln Middle and Iron Station Elementary?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Iron Station and Iron Station in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Lincoln Middle: 738. Iron Station Elementary: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Lincoln Middle and Iron Station Elementary rank in North Carolina?
East Lincoln Middle is 49th of 469 and Iron Station Elementary is 610th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).