Elizabeth Elementary vs Jefferson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elizabeth Elementary
Shelby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
649 students
Jefferson Elementary
Shelby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
439 students
| Measure | Elizabeth Elementary Shelby, North Carolina | Jefferson Elementary Shelby, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1268 of 1,457 | #725 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #47060 of 50,301 | #37355 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 649 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 649 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 47% |
| city | Shelby | Shelby |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.8 vs 16.1).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 29%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 31%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.5%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 18.0).
- •Elizabeth Elementary is the larger school with 649 students compared with 439.
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 Elizabeth Elementary better than Jefferson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elementary ranks higher (31.8 vs 16.1 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 Elizabeth Elementary and Jefferson Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Shelby and Shelby in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elizabeth Elementary: 649. Jefferson Elementary: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elizabeth Elementary and Jefferson Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Elizabeth Elementary is 1268th of 1,457 and Jefferson Elementary is 725th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).