Erwin Middle vs Shive Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Erwin Middle
Salisbury · Public middle · Grades 6–8
763 students
Shive Elementary
Rockwell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
413 students
| Measure | Erwin Middle Salisbury, North Carolina | Shive Elementary Rockwell, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #401 of 469 | #960 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #14285 of 15,369 | #41797 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 763 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 763 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.4% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 32% |
| city | Salisbury | Rockwell |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shive Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.9 vs 16.9).
- •Shive Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 21%).
- •Shive Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 33%).
- •Erwin Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.4% vs 99.3%).
- •Shive Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 17.3).
- •Erwin Middle is the larger school with 763 students compared with 413.
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 Erwin Middle better than Shive Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Shive Elementary ranks higher (24.9 vs 16.9 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 Erwin Middle and Shive Elementary?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Salisbury and Rockwell in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Erwin Middle: 763. Shive Elementary: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Erwin Middle and Shive Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Erwin Middle is 401st of 469 and Shive Elementary is 960th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).