Eastfield Global Magnet School vs Foothills Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eastfield Global Magnet School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
279 students
Foothills Community School
Marion · Public middle · Grades 6–8
200 students
| Measure | Eastfield Global Magnet School Marion, North Carolina | Foothills Community School Marion, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1012 of 1,457 | #203 of 469 |
| National rank | #42618 of 50,301 | #10704 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 279 | 200 |
| Enrollment | 279 | 200 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.8% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| city | Marion | Marion |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foothills Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.7 vs 23.5).
- •Foothills Community School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Foothills Community School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Eastfield Global Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.8% vs 98.5%).
- •Eastfield Global Magnet School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 18.2).
- •Eastfield Global Magnet School is the larger school with 279 students compared with 200.
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 Eastfield Global Magnet School better than Foothills Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Foothills Community School ranks higher (35.7 vs 23.5 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 Eastfield Global Magnet School and Foothills Community School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Marion and Marion in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eastfield Global Magnet School: 279. Foothills Community School: 200. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eastfield Global Magnet School and Foothills Community School rank in North Carolina?
Eastfield Global Magnet School is 1012th of 1,457 and Foothills Community School is 203rd of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).