Hemby Bridge Elementary vs Poplin Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hemby Bridge Elementary
Indian Trail · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
491 students
Poplin Elementary
Indian Trail · Public elementary · Grades K–5
756 students
| Measure | Hemby Bridge Elementary Indian Trail, North Carolina | Poplin Elementary Indian Trail, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #172 of 1,457 | #97 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #14532 of 50,301 | #7920 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 491 | 756 |
| Enrollment | 491 | 756 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35% | 35.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 74% |
| city | Indian Trail | Indian Trail |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poplin Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.1 vs 65.4).
- •Poplin Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 55%).
- •Poplin Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 60%).
- •Hemby Bridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35% vs 35.6%).
- •Poplin Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.3).
- •Poplin Elementary is the larger school with 756 students compared with 491.
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 Hemby Bridge Elementary better than Poplin Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Poplin Elementary ranks higher (75.1 vs 65.4 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 Hemby Bridge Elementary and Poplin Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Indian Trail and Indian Trail in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hemby Bridge Elementary: 491. Poplin Elementary: 756. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hemby Bridge Elementary and Poplin Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Hemby Bridge Elementary is 172nd of 1,457 and Poplin Elementary is 97th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).