Havelock Elementary vs New Salem Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 317 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Havelock Elementary
Havelock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
248 students
New Salem Elementary
Marshville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
249 students
| Measure | Havelock Elementary Havelock, North Carolina | New Salem Elementary Marshville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #731 of 1,457 | #227 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #37490 of 50,301 | #19074 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 248 | 249 |
| Enrollment | 248 | 249 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.5% | 37.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 57% |
| city | Havelock | Marshville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Salem Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.7 vs 31.6).
- •New Salem Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •New Salem Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •New Salem Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.8% vs 93.5%).
- •Havelock Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.6).
- •New Salem Elementary is the larger school with 249 students compared with 248.
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 Havelock Elementary better than New Salem Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), New Salem Elementary ranks higher (58.7 vs 31.6 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 Havelock Elementary and New Salem Elementary?
About 317 km in a straight line, between Havelock and Marshville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Havelock Elementary: 248. New Salem Elementary: 249. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Havelock Elementary and New Salem Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Havelock Elementary is 731st of 1,457 and New Salem Elementary is 227th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).