Enka Middle vs Hominy Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Enka Middle
Candler · Public middle · Grades 7–8
588 students
Hominy Valley Elementary
Candler · Public elementary · Grades K–4
399 students
| Measure | Enka Middle Candler, North Carolina | Hominy Valley Elementary Candler, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #257 of 469 | #351 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #11803 of 15,369 | #26356 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 588 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 588 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 52% |
| city | Candler | Candler |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hominy Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.2 vs 30.6).
- •Hominy Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 39%).
- •Hominy Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 41%).
- •Hominy Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.5%).
- •Hominy Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.3).
- •Enka Middle is the larger school with 588 students compared with 399.
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 Enka Middle better than Hominy Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hominy Valley Elementary ranks higher (48.2 vs 30.6 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 Enka Middle and Hominy Valley Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Candler and Candler in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Enka Middle: 588. Hominy Valley Elementary: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Enka Middle and Hominy Valley Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Enka Middle is 257th of 469 and Hominy Valley Elementary is 351st of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).