Etowah Elementary vs Walter G. Byers School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 159 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
Walter G. Byers School
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
303 students
| Measure | Etowah Elementary Etowah, North Carolina | Walter G. Byers School Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #180 of 1,457 | #1121 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #14839 of 50,301 | #44491 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 302 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 302 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.6% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 27% |
| city | Etowah | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Etowah Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.9 vs 20.6).
- •Etowah Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 27%).
- •Etowah Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 22%).
- •Etowah Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.6% vs 99%).
- •Walter G. Byers School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.4).
- •Walter G. Byers School is the larger school with 303 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 Walter G. Byers School?
On the Success Index (US), Etowah Elementary ranks higher (64.9 vs 20.6 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 Etowah Elementary and Walter G. Byers School?
About 159 km in a straight line, between Etowah and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Etowah Elementary: 302. Walter G. Byers School: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Etowah Elementary and Walter G. Byers School rank in North Carolina?
Etowah Elementary is 180th of 1,457 and Walter G. Byers School is 1121st of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).