Fairgrove Elementary School vs Southside Ashpole Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairgrove Elementary School
Fairmont · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
291 students
Southside Ashpole Elementary
Rowland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
206 students
| Measure | Fairgrove Elementary School Fairmont, North Carolina | Southside Ashpole Elementary Rowland, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #622 of 1,457 | #751 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #34879 of 50,301 | #37981 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 291 | 206 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 206 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.6% | 96.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | – |
| city | Fairmont | Rowland |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairgrove Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.6 vs 30.9).
- •Southside Ashpole Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.6% vs 98.6%).
- •Southside Ashpole Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.6).
- •Fairgrove Elementary School is the larger school with 291 students compared with 206.
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 Fairgrove Elementary School better than Southside Ashpole Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fairgrove Elementary School ranks higher (35.6 vs 30.9 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 Fairgrove Elementary School and Southside Ashpole Elementary?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Fairmont and Rowland in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairgrove Elementary School: 291. Southside Ashpole Elementary: 206. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairgrove Elementary School and Southside Ashpole Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Fairgrove Elementary School is 622nd of 1,457 and Southside Ashpole Elementary is 751st of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).