Knollwood Elementary vs Koontz 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.
Knollwood Elementary
Salisbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
585 students
Koontz Elementary
Salisbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
554 students
| Measure | Knollwood Elementary Salisbury, North Carolina | Koontz Elementary Salisbury, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1410 of 1,457 | #1408 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #49147 of 50,301 | #49126 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 585 | 554 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 554 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 92.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 4% |
| city | Salisbury | Salisbury |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (11.1 vs 11.2).
- •Knollwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (19% vs 4%).
- •Knollwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 10%).
- •Koontz Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.8% vs 99.5%).
- •Koontz Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 18.9).
- •Knollwood Elementary is the larger school with 585 students compared with 554.
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 Knollwood Elementary better than Koontz Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Knollwood Elementary and Koontz Elementary?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Salisbury and Salisbury in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Knollwood Elementary: 585. Koontz Elementary: 554. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Knollwood Elementary and Koontz Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Knollwood Elementary is 1410th of 1,457 and Koontz Elementary is 1408th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).