Hudson Elementary vs Whitnel Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.8 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
Whitnel Elementary
Lenoir · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
330 students
| Measure | Hudson Elementary Hudson, North Carolina | Whitnel Elementary Lenoir, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #796 of 1,457 | #1159 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #38759 of 50,301 | #45189 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 665 | 330 |
| Enrollment | 665 | 330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97% | 94.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 22% |
| city | Hudson | Lenoir |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hudson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.7 vs 19.5).
- •Hudson Elementary does better on math proficiency (40% vs 22%).
- •Hudson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Whitnel Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.8% vs 97%).
- •Hudson Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 20.6).
- •Hudson Elementary is the larger school with 665 students compared with 330.
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 Whitnel Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hudson Elementary ranks higher (29.7 vs 19.5 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 Whitnel Elementary?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Hudson and Lenoir in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hudson Elementary: 665. Whitnel Elementary: 330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hudson Elementary and Whitnel Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Hudson Elementary is 796th of 1,457 and Whitnel Elementary is 1159th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).