Grand Oak Elementary vs Union Cross Traditional Acad
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 97 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grand Oak Elementary
Huntersville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
549 students
Union Cross Traditional Acad
Kernersville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
549 students
| Measure | Grand Oak Elementary Huntersville, North Carolina | Union Cross Traditional Acad Kernersville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #59 of 1,457 | #975 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #5724 of 50,301 | #42028 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 549 | 549 |
| Enrollment | 549 | 549 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.3% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 31% |
| city | Huntersville | Kernersville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grand Oak Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 24.5).
- •Grand Oak Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 31%).
- •Grand Oak Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 34%).
- •Grand Oak Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.3% vs 99.5%).
- •Union Cross Traditional Acad does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.3).
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 Grand Oak Elementary better than Union Cross Traditional Acad?
On the Success Index (US), Grand Oak Elementary ranks higher (78.7 vs 24.5 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 Grand Oak Elementary and Union Cross Traditional Acad?
About 97 km in a straight line, between Huntersville and Kernersville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grand Oak Elementary: 549. Union Cross Traditional Acad: 549. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grand Oak Elementary and Union Cross Traditional Acad rank in North Carolina?
Grand Oak Elementary is 59th of 1,457 and Union Cross Traditional Acad is 975th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).