Elkin Elementary vs Rankin Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 99 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elkin Elementary
Elkin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
673 students
Rankin Elementary
Greensboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
673 students
| Measure | Elkin Elementary Elkin, North Carolina | Rankin Elementary Greensboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #276 of 1,457 | #1320 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #21506 of 50,301 | #47755 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 673 | 673 |
| Enrollment | 673 | 673 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.2% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 20% |
| city | Elkin | Greensboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elkin Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.2 vs 14.8).
- •Elkin Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 20%).
- •Elkin Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 21%).
- •Elkin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.2% vs 99.6%).
- •Rankin Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.8).
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 Elkin Elementary better than Rankin Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Elkin Elementary ranks higher (55.2 vs 14.8 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 Elkin Elementary and Rankin Elementary?
About 99 km in a straight line, between Elkin and Greensboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elkin Elementary: 673. Rankin Elementary: 673. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elkin Elementary and Rankin Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Elkin Elementary is 276th of 1,457 and Rankin Elementary is 1320th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).