Fred T Foard High vs Mountain View Elementary
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.
Fred T Foard High
Newton · Public high · Grades 9–12
930 students
Mountain View Elementary
Hickory · Public elementary · Grades K–6
708 students
| Measure | Fred T Foard High Newton, North Carolina | Mountain View Elementary Hickory, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #206 of 528 | #338 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #8594 of 16,910 | #25705 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 930 | 708 |
| Enrollment | 930 | 708 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.9% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 61% |
| city | Newton | Hickory |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (49.2 vs 49.2).
- •Mountain View Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 51%).
- •Mountain View Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 52%).
- •Fred T Foard High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.9% vs 99.6%).
- •Mountain View Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 22.1).
- •Fred T Foard High is the larger school with 930 students compared with 708.
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 Fred T Foard High better than Mountain View Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fred T Foard High and Mountain View Elementary?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Newton and Hickory in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fred T Foard High: 930. Mountain View Elementary: 708. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fred T Foard High and Mountain View Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Fred T Foard High is 206th of 528 and Mountain View Elementary is 338th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).