Hudson Elementary vs Sawmills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hudson Elementary
Hudson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
665 students
Sawmills Elementary
Granite Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
351 students
| Measure | Hudson Elementary Hudson, North Carolina | Sawmills Elementary Granite Falls, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #796 of 1,457 | #727 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #38759 of 50,301 | #37445 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 665 | 351 |
| Enrollment | 665 | 351 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 37% |
| city | Hudson | Granite Falls |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sawmills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.7 vs 29.7).
- •Hudson Elementary does better on math proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- •Sawmills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Hudson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97% vs 99.1%).
- •Sawmills Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 19.6).
- •Hudson Elementary is the larger school with 665 students compared with 351.
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 Hudson Elementary better than Sawmills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sawmills Elementary ranks higher (31.7 vs 29.7 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 Hudson Elementary and Sawmills Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Hudson and Granite Falls in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hudson Elementary: 665. Sawmills Elementary: 351. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hudson Elementary and Sawmills Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Hudson Elementary is 796th of 1,457 and Sawmills Elementary is 727th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).