Iron Station Elementary vs Pumpkin Center Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Iron Station Elementary
Iron Station · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
367 students
Pumpkin Center Intermediate
Lincolnton · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
295 students
| Measure | Iron Station Elementary Iron Station, North Carolina | Pumpkin Center Intermediate Lincolnton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #610 of 1,457 | #555 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #34515 of 50,301 | #33175 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 367 | 295 |
| Enrollment | 367 | 295 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.6% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 48% |
| city | Iron Station | Lincolnton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pumpkin Center Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.2 vs 36.2).
- •Pumpkin Center Intermediate does better on math proficiency (48% vs 39%).
- •Pumpkin Center Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 44%).
- •Iron Station Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.6% vs 99%).
- •Iron Station Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.4).
- •Iron Station Elementary is the larger school with 367 students compared with 295.
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 Iron Station Elementary better than Pumpkin Center Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Pumpkin Center Intermediate ranks higher (38.2 vs 36.2 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 Iron Station Elementary and Pumpkin Center Intermediate?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Iron Station and Lincolnton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Iron Station Elementary: 367. Pumpkin Center Intermediate: 295. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Iron Station Elementary and Pumpkin Center Intermediate rank in North Carolina?
Iron Station Elementary is 610th of 1,457 and Pumpkin Center Intermediate is 555th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).