King Elementary School vs Poplar Springs Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King Elementary School
King · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
383 students
Poplar Springs Elementary School
King · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students
| Measure | King Elementary School King, North Carolina | Poplar Springs Elementary School King, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #526 of 1,457 | #805 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #32406 of 50,301 | #38952 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 383 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 383 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 43% |
| city | King | King |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •King Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.3 vs 29.4).
- •King Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 43%).
- •King Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •King Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99% vs 99.4%).
- •King Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 16.5).
- •Poplar Springs Elementary School is the larger school with 495 students compared with 383.
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 King Elementary School better than Poplar Springs Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), King Elementary School ranks higher (39.3 vs 29.4 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 King Elementary School and Poplar Springs Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between King and King in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
King Elementary School: 383. Poplar Springs Elementary School: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do King Elementary School and Poplar Springs Elementary School rank in North Carolina?
King Elementary School is 526th of 1,457 and Poplar Springs Elementary School is 805th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).