Iron Station Elementary vs S Ray Lowder Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.2 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
S Ray Lowder Elementary
Lincolnton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
306 students
| Measure | Iron Station Elementary Iron Station, North Carolina | S Ray Lowder Elementary Lincolnton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #610 of 1,457 | #707 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #34515 of 50,301 | #37057 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 367 | 306 |
| Enrollment | 367 | 306 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.6% | 97.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 37% |
| city | Iron Station | Lincolnton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Iron Station Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.2 vs 32.3).
- •Iron Station Elementary does better on math proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •Iron Station Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •S Ray Lowder Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.4% vs 98.6%).
- •Iron Station Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.9).
- •Iron Station Elementary is the larger school with 367 students compared with 306.
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 S Ray Lowder Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Iron Station Elementary ranks higher (36.2 vs 32.3 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 S Ray Lowder Elementary?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Iron Station and Lincolnton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Iron Station Elementary: 367. S Ray Lowder Elementary: 306. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Iron Station Elementary and S Ray Lowder Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Iron Station Elementary is 610th of 1,457 and S Ray Lowder Elementary is 707th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).