Knollwood Elementary vs South Rowan High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.7 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
South Rowan High
China Grove · Public high · Grades 9–12
932 students
| Measure | Knollwood Elementary Salisbury, North Carolina | South Rowan High China Grove, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1410 of 1,457 | #492 of 528 |
| National rank | #49147 of 50,301 | #15845 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 585 | 932 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 932 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 26% |
| city | Salisbury | China Grove |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Rowan High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.6 vs 11.1).
- •South Rowan High does better on math proficiency (26% vs 19%).
- •South Rowan High does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •Knollwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.7%).
- •Knollwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 21.7).
- •South Rowan High is the larger school with 932 students compared with 585.
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 South Rowan High?
On the Success Index (US), South Rowan High ranks higher (16.6 vs 11.1 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 Knollwood Elementary and South Rowan High?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Salisbury and China Grove in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Knollwood Elementary: 585. South Rowan High: 932. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Knollwood Elementary and South Rowan High rank in North Carolina?
Knollwood Elementary is 1410th of 1,457 and South Rowan High is 492nd of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).