Grove Park Elementary vs Turrentine Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grove Park Elementary
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
437 students
Turrentine Middle
Burlington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
739 students
| Measure | Grove Park Elementary Burlington, North Carolina | Turrentine Middle Burlington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1377 of 1,457 | #414 of 469 |
| National rank | #48593 of 50,301 | #14380 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 437 | 739 |
| Enrollment | 437 | 739 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 22% |
| city | Burlington | Burlington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Turrentine Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.4 vs 12.7).
- •Turrentine Middle does better on math proficiency (22% vs 18%).
- •Turrentine Middle does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 20%).
- •Grove Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.6%).
- •Grove Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 18.5).
- •Turrentine Middle is the larger school with 739 students compared with 437.
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 Grove Park Elementary better than Turrentine Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Turrentine Middle ranks higher (16.4 vs 12.7 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 Grove Park Elementary and Turrentine Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Burlington and Burlington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grove Park Elementary: 437. Turrentine Middle: 739. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grove Park Elementary and Turrentine Middle rank in North Carolina?
Grove Park Elementary is 1377th of 1,457 and Turrentine Middle is 414th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).