Happy Valley Elementary vs William Lenoir Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.8 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
William Lenoir Middle
Lenoir · Public middle · Grades 6–8
512 students
| Measure | Happy Valley Elementary Lenoir, North Carolina | William Lenoir Middle Lenoir, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #957 of 1,457 | #244 of 469 |
| National rank | #41704 of 50,301 | #11411 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 234 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 234 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.9% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 39% |
| city | Lenoir | Lenoir |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William Lenoir Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.5 vs 25.0).
- •William Lenoir Middle does better on math proficiency (39% vs 27%).
- •Happy Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 46%).
- •Happy Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.9% vs 98.8%).
- •William Lenoir Middle does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 19.5).
- •William Lenoir Middle is the larger school with 512 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 William Lenoir Middle?
On the Success Index (US), William Lenoir Middle ranks higher (32.5 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 William Lenoir Middle?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Lenoir and Lenoir in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Happy Valley Elementary: 234. William Lenoir Middle: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Happy Valley Elementary and William Lenoir Middle rank in North Carolina?
Happy Valley Elementary is 957th of 1,457 and William Lenoir Middle is 244th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).