Happy Valley Elementary vs Valmead Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.7 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
Valmead Elementary
Lenoir · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
305 students
| Measure | Happy Valley Elementary Lenoir, North Carolina | Valmead Elementary Lenoir, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #957 of 1,457 | #1250 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #41704 of 50,301 | #46792 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 234 | 305 |
| Enrollment | 234 | 305 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.9% | 97.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | Lenoir | Lenoir |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Happy Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.0 vs 16.7).
- •Valmead Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.4% vs 97.9%).
- •Valmead Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 19.5).
- •Valmead Elementary is the larger school with 305 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 Valmead Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Happy Valley Elementary ranks higher (25.0 vs 16.7 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 Happy Valley Elementary and Valmead Elementary?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Lenoir and Lenoir in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Happy Valley Elementary: 234. Valmead Elementary: 305. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Happy Valley Elementary and Valmead Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Happy Valley Elementary is 957th of 1,457 and Valmead Elementary is 1250th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).