Foothills Community School vs West Marion Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foothills Community School
Marion · Public middle · Grades 6–8
200 students
West Marion Elementary School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
390 students
| Measure | Foothills Community School Marion, North Carolina | West Marion Elementary School Marion, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #203 of 469 | #843 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #10704 of 15,369 | #39776 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 200 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 200 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 28% |
| city | Marion | Marion |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foothills Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.7 vs 28.1).
- •Foothills Community School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •Foothills Community School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 44%).
- •Foothills Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.5% vs 99.2%).
- •West Marion Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 18.2).
- •West Marion Elementary School is the larger school with 390 students compared with 200.
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 Foothills Community School better than West Marion Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Foothills Community School ranks higher (35.7 vs 28.1 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 Foothills Community School and West Marion Elementary School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Marion and Marion in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foothills Community School: 200. West Marion Elementary School: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foothills Community School and West Marion Elementary School rank in North Carolina?
Foothills Community School is 203rd of 469 and West Marion Elementary School is 843rd of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).