Fairview Elementary vs Williams Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairview Elementary
Fairview · Public elementary · Grades K–5
646 students
Williams Elementary
Swannanoa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
451 students
| Measure | Fairview Elementary Fairview, North Carolina | Williams Elementary Swannanoa, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #512 of 1,457 | #976 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #31928 of 50,301 | #42032 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 646 | 451 |
| Enrollment | 646 | 451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.4% | 95.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 35% |
| city | Fairview | Swannanoa |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairview Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.0 vs 24.5).
- •Fairview Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 35%).
- •Fairview Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 36%).
- •Williams Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.8% vs 97.4%).
- •Williams Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.0).
- •Fairview Elementary is the larger school with 646 students compared with 451.
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 Fairview Elementary better than Williams Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fairview Elementary ranks higher (40.0 vs 24.5 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 Fairview Elementary and Williams Elementary?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Fairview and Swannanoa in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairview Elementary: 646. Williams Elementary: 451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairview Elementary and Williams Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Fairview Elementary is 512th of 1,457 and Williams Elementary is 976th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).