Happy Valley Elementary vs Lower Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Happy Valley Elementary
Lenoir · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
234 students
Lower Creek Elementary
Lenoir · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
396 students
| Measure | Happy Valley Elementary Lenoir, North Carolina | Lower Creek Elementary Lenoir, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #957 of 1,457 | #539 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #41704 of 50,301 | #32691 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 234 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 234 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.9% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 52% |
| city | Lenoir | Lenoir |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lower Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.9 vs 25.0).
- •Lower Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Lower Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Happy Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.9% vs 99.2%).
- •Lower Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 19.5).
- •Lower Creek Elementary is the larger school with 396 students compared with 234.
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 Happy Valley Elementary better than Lower Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lower Creek Elementary ranks higher (38.9 vs 25.0 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 Happy Valley Elementary and Lower Creek Elementary?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Lenoir and Lenoir in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Happy Valley Elementary: 234. Lower Creek Elementary: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Happy Valley Elementary and Lower Creek Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Happy Valley Elementary is 957th of 1,457 and Lower Creek Elementary is 539th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).