East Wilkes High School vs Roaring River Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Wilkes High School
Ronda · Public high · Grades 9–12
469 students
Roaring River Elementary School
Roaring River · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
190 students
| Measure | East Wilkes High School Ronda, North Carolina | Roaring River Elementary School Roaring River, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #352 of 528 | #543 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #12838 of 16,910 | #32914 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 469 | 190 |
| Enrollment | 469 | 190 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| city | Ronda | Roaring River |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Roaring River Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.6 vs 32.2).
- •East Wilkes High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Roaring River Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Roaring River Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.4% vs 99.4%).
- •Roaring River Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.8).
- •East Wilkes High School is the larger school with 469 students compared with 190.
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 Wilkes High School better than Roaring River Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Roaring River Elementary School ranks higher (38.6 vs 32.2 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 Wilkes High School and Roaring River Elementary School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Ronda and Roaring River in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Wilkes High School: 469. Roaring River Elementary School: 190. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Wilkes High School and Roaring River Elementary School rank in North Carolina?
East Wilkes High School is 352nd of 528 and Roaring River Elementary School is 543rd of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).