Fairview Elementary vs G R Edwards Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairview Elementary
Rocky Mount · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
255 students
G R Edwards Elementary
Rocky Mount · Public elementary · Grades K–5
632 students
| Measure | Fairview Elementary Rocky Mount, North Carolina | G R Edwards Elementary Rocky Mount, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #749 of 1,457 | #1339 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #37940 of 50,301 | #47961 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 255 | 632 |
| Enrollment | 255 | 632 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 97.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 35% |
| Math proficiency | – | 18% |
| city | Rocky Mount | Rocky Mount |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairview Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.9 vs 14.3).
- •G R Edwards Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.8% vs 98.8%).
- •Fairview Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 19.8).
- •G R Edwards Elementary is the larger school with 632 students compared with 255.
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 G R Edwards Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fairview Elementary ranks higher (30.9 vs 14.3 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 G R Edwards Elementary?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Rocky Mount and Rocky Mount in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairview Elementary: 255. G R Edwards Elementary: 632. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairview Elementary and G R Edwards Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Fairview Elementary is 749th of 1,457 and G R Edwards Elementary is 1339th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).