Gouge Primary vs Saluda Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 88 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gouge Primary
Bakersville · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
144 students
Saluda Elementary School
Saluda · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
142 students
| Measure | Gouge Primary Bakersville, North Carolina | Saluda Elementary School Saluda, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #914 of 1,457 | #234 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #40907 of 50,301 | #19318 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 144 | 142 |
| Enrollment | 144 | 142 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.9% | 97.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 62% |
| city | Bakersville | Saluda |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Saluda Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.4 vs 26.2).
- •Saluda Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 27%).
- •Saluda Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •Saluda Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.1).
- •Gouge Primary is the larger school with 144 students compared with 142.
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 Gouge Primary better than Saluda Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Saluda Elementary School ranks higher (58.4 vs 26.2 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 Gouge Primary and Saluda Elementary School?
About 88 km in a straight line, between Bakersville and Saluda in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gouge Primary: 144. Saluda Elementary School: 142. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gouge Primary and Saluda Elementary School rank in North Carolina?
Gouge Primary is 914th of 1,457 and Saluda Elementary School is 234th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).