Jordan-Matthews High vs Virginia Cross Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jordan-Matthews High
Siler City · Public high · Grades 9–12
848 students
Virginia Cross Elementary
Siler City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
494 students
| Measure | Jordan-Matthews High Siler City, North Carolina | Virginia Cross Elementary Siler City, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #377 of 528 | #882 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #13337 of 16,910 | #40422 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 848 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 848 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 35% |
| city | Siler City | Siler City |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jordan-Matthews High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.0 vs 27.0).
- •Virginia Cross Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Jordan-Matthews High does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 29%).
- •Virginia Cross Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 99.6%).
- •Virginia Cross Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.4).
- •Jordan-Matthews High is the larger school with 848 students compared with 494.
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 Jordan-Matthews High better than Virginia Cross Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jordan-Matthews High ranks higher (30.0 vs 27.0 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 Jordan-Matthews High and Virginia Cross Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Siler City and Siler City in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jordan-Matthews High: 848. Virginia Cross Elementary: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jordan-Matthews High and Virginia Cross Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Jordan-Matthews High is 377th of 528 and Virginia Cross Elementary is 882nd of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).