J S Waters School vs Silver Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 72 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J S Waters School
Goldston · Public elementary · Grades K–8
222 students
Silver Valley Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
221 students
| Measure | J S Waters School Goldston, North Carolina | Silver Valley Elementary Lexington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #453 of 1,457 | #777 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #29962 of 50,301 | #38359 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 222 | 221 |
| Enrollment | 222 | 221 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.6% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 32% |
| city | Goldston | Lexington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J S Waters School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.0 vs 30.3).
- •J S Waters School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •J S Waters School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Silver Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.1).
- •J S Waters School is the larger school with 222 students compared with 221.
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 J S Waters School better than Silver Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), J S Waters School ranks higher (43.0 vs 30.3 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 J S Waters School and Silver Valley Elementary?
About 72 km in a straight line, between Goldston and Lexington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J S Waters School: 222. Silver Valley Elementary: 221. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J S Waters School and Silver Valley Elementary rank in North Carolina?
J S Waters School is 453rd of 1,457 and Silver Valley Elementary is 777th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).