Granite Quarry Elementary vs Koontz Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Granite Quarry Elementary
Salisbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
586 students
Koontz Elementary
Salisbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
554 students
| Measure | Granite Quarry Elementary Salisbury, North Carolina | Koontz Elementary Salisbury, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1044 of 1,457 | #1408 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #43216 of 50,301 | #49126 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 586 | 554 |
| Enrollment | 586 | 554 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 92.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 4% |
| city | Salisbury | Salisbury |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Granite Quarry Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.6 vs 11.2).
- •Granite Quarry Elementary does better on math proficiency (33% vs 4%).
- •Granite Quarry Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 10%).
- •Koontz Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.8% vs 99.5%).
- •Koontz Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 20.2).
- •Granite Quarry Elementary is the larger school with 586 students compared with 554.
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 Quarry Elementary better than Koontz Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Granite Quarry Elementary ranks higher (22.6 vs 11.2 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 Granite Quarry Elementary and Koontz Elementary?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Salisbury and Salisbury in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Granite Quarry Elementary: 586. Koontz Elementary: 554. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Granite Quarry Elementary and Koontz Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Granite Quarry Elementary is 1044th of 1,457 and Koontz Elementary is 1408th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).