Granite Falls Middle vs Ray Childers Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Granite Falls Middle
Granite Falls · Public middle · Grades 6–8
518 students
Ray Childers Elementary
Hickory · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
460 students
| Measure | Granite Falls Middle Granite Falls, North Carolina | Ray Childers Elementary Hickory, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #215 of 469 | #742 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #10853 of 15,369 | #37696 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 518 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 518 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 41% |
| city | Granite Falls | Hickory |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Granite Falls Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.0 vs 31.3).
- •Ray Childers Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 36%).
- •Granite Falls Middle does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 45%).
- •Ray Childers Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.4%).
- •Granite Falls Middle does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 15.9).
- •Granite Falls Middle is the larger school with 518 students compared with 460.
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 Granite Falls Middle better than Ray Childers Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Granite Falls Middle ranks higher (35.0 vs 31.3 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 Granite Falls Middle and Ray Childers Elementary?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Granite Falls and Hickory in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Granite Falls Middle: 518. Ray Childers Elementary: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Granite Falls Middle and Ray Childers Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Granite Falls Middle is 215th of 469 and Ray Childers Elementary is 742nd of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).