Ellendale Elementary vs West Alexander Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellendale Elementary
Taylorsville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
168 students
West Alexander Middle
Taylorsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
467 students
| Measure | Ellendale Elementary Taylorsville, North Carolina | West Alexander Middle Taylorsville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #395 of 1,457 | #140 of 469 |
| National rank | #28095 of 50,301 | #8925 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 168 | 467 |
| Enrollment | 168 | 467 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 51% |
| city | Taylorsville | Taylorsville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ellendale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.7 vs 44.1).
- •Ellendale Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 51%).
- •West Alexander Middle does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 52%).
- •Ellendale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.2% vs 99.4%).
- •Ellendale Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.7).
- •West Alexander Middle is the larger school with 467 students compared with 168.
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 Ellendale Elementary better than West Alexander Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Ellendale Elementary ranks higher (45.7 vs 44.1 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 Ellendale Elementary and West Alexander Middle?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Taylorsville and Taylorsville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ellendale Elementary: 168. West Alexander Middle: 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ellendale Elementary and West Alexander Middle rank in North Carolina?
Ellendale Elementary is 395th of 1,457 and West Alexander Middle is 140th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).