G R Edwards Elementary vs Rocky Mount High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
G R Edwards Elementary
Rocky Mount · Public elementary · Grades K–5
632 students
Rocky Mount High
Rocky Mount · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,023 students
| Measure | G R Edwards Elementary Rocky Mount, North Carolina | Rocky Mount High Rocky Mount, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1339 of 1,457 | #503 of 528 |
| National rank | #47961 of 50,301 | #16070 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 632 | 1,023 |
| Enrollment | 632 | 1,023 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.8% | 97.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 23% |
| city | Rocky Mount | Rocky Mount |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (14.3 vs 14.9).
- •Rocky Mount High does better on math proficiency (23% vs 18%).
- •G R Edwards Elementary does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Rocky Mount High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.7% vs 97.8%).
- •G R Edwards Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 24.4).
- •Rocky Mount High is the larger school with 1,023 students compared with 632.
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 G R Edwards Elementary better than Rocky Mount High?
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 G R Edwards Elementary and Rocky Mount High?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Rocky Mount and Rocky Mount in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
G R Edwards Elementary: 632. Rocky Mount High: 1,023. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do G R Edwards Elementary and Rocky Mount High rank in North Carolina?
G R Edwards Elementary is 1339th of 1,457 and Rocky Mount High is 503rd of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).