Hurley Elementary vs West Rowan Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hurley Elementary
Salisbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
466 students
West Rowan Middle
Salisbury · Public middle · Grades 6–8
707 students
| Measure | Hurley Elementary Salisbury, North Carolina | West Rowan Middle Salisbury, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1417 of 1,457 | #417 of 469 |
| National rank | #49236 of 50,301 | #14427 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 466 | 707 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 707 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 18% |
| city | Salisbury | Salisbury |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Rowan Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.1 vs 10.8).
- •West Rowan Middle does better on math proficiency (18% vs 10%).
- •West Rowan Middle does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 18%).
- •West Rowan Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.4%).
- •Hurley Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 18.6).
- •West Rowan Middle is the larger school with 707 students compared with 466.
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 Hurley Elementary better than West Rowan Middle?
On the Success Index (US), West Rowan Middle ranks higher (16.1 vs 10.8 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 Hurley Elementary and West Rowan Middle?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Salisbury and Salisbury in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hurley Elementary: 466. West Rowan Middle: 707. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hurley Elementary and West Rowan Middle rank in North Carolina?
Hurley Elementary is 1417th of 1,457 and West Rowan Middle is 417th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).