Koontz Elementary vs Salisbury High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Koontz Elementary
Salisbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
554 students
Salisbury High
Salisbury · Public high · Grades 9–12
930 students
| Measure | Koontz Elementary Salisbury, North Carolina | Salisbury High Salisbury, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1408 of 1,457 | #512 of 528 |
| National rank | #49126 of 50,301 | #16331 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 554 | 930 |
| Enrollment | 554 | 930 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.8% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 17% |
| city | Salisbury | Salisbury |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salisbury High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.1 vs 11.2).
- •Salisbury High does better on math proficiency (17% vs 4%).
- •Salisbury High does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 10%).
- •Koontz Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.8% vs 99.7%).
- •Koontz Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 19.8).
- •Salisbury High is the larger school with 930 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 Koontz Elementary better than Salisbury High?
On the Success Index (US), Salisbury High ranks higher (13.1 vs 11.2 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 Koontz Elementary and Salisbury High?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Salisbury and Salisbury in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Koontz Elementary: 554. Salisbury High: 930. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Koontz Elementary and Salisbury High rank in North Carolina?
Koontz Elementary is 1408th of 1,457 and Salisbury High is 512th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).