Glen Alpine Elementary vs W A Young Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glen Alpine Elementary
Morganton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
295 students
W A Young Elementary
Morganton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
327 students
| Measure | Glen Alpine Elementary Morganton, North Carolina | W A Young Elementary Morganton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #635 of 1,457 | #824 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #35262 of 50,301 | #39368 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 295 | 327 |
| Enrollment | 295 | 327 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 95.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 33% |
| city | Morganton | Morganton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glen Alpine Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.0 vs 28.8).
- •Glen Alpine Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 33%).
- •Glen Alpine Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 35%).
- •W A Young Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.4% vs 99%).
- •W A Young Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.4).
- •W A Young Elementary is the larger school with 327 students compared with 295.
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 Glen Alpine Elementary better than W A Young Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Glen Alpine Elementary ranks higher (35.0 vs 28.8 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 Glen Alpine Elementary and W A Young Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Morganton and Morganton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glen Alpine Elementary: 295. W A Young Elementary: 327. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glen Alpine Elementary and W A Young Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Glen Alpine Elementary is 635th of 1,457 and W A Young Elementary is 824th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).