Etowah Elementary vs Mills River Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Etowah Elementary
Etowah · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
302 students
Mills River Elementary
Mills River · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
608 students
| Measure | Etowah Elementary Etowah, North Carolina | Mills River Elementary Mills River, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #180 of 1,457 | #139 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #14839 of 50,301 | #10740 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 302 | 608 |
| Enrollment | 302 | 608 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.6% | 40.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 66% |
| city | Etowah | Mills River |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mills River Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.8 vs 64.9).
- •Mills River Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 60%).
- •Mills River Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 61%).
- •Mills River Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.6% vs 52.6%).
- •Etowah Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.6).
- •Mills River Elementary is the larger school with 608 students compared with 302.
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 Etowah Elementary better than Mills River Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mills River Elementary ranks higher (70.8 vs 64.9 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 Etowah Elementary and Mills River Elementary?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Etowah and Mills River in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Etowah Elementary: 302. Mills River Elementary: 608. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Etowah Elementary and Mills River Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Etowah Elementary is 180th of 1,457 and Mills River Elementary is 139th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).