Gray's Creek Elementary vs Long Branch Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 40 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gray's Creek Elementary
Hope Mills · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
428 students
Long Branch Elementary
Lumberton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
428 students
| Measure | Gray's Creek Elementary Hope Mills, North Carolina | Long Branch Elementary Lumberton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #638 of 1,457 | #1030 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #35331 of 50,301 | #42958 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 428 | 428 |
| Enrollment | 428 | 428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 37% |
| city | Hope Mills | Lumberton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gray's Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.9 vs 23.0).
- •Gray's Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •Gray's Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 37%).
- •Long Branch Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.6% vs 99.3%).
- •Gray's Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 18.6).
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 Gray's Creek Elementary better than Long Branch Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gray's Creek Elementary ranks higher (34.9 vs 23.0 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 Gray's Creek Elementary and Long Branch Elementary?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Hope Mills and Lumberton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gray's Creek Elementary: 428. Long Branch Elementary: 428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gray's Creek Elementary and Long Branch Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Gray's Creek Elementary is 638th of 1,457 and Long Branch Elementary is 1030th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).