Lakewood High vs Salemburg Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakewood High
Salemburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
475 students
Salemburg Elementary
Salemburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students
| Measure | Lakewood High Salemburg, North Carolina | Salemburg Elementary Salemburg, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #362 of 528 | #1090 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #13048 of 16,910 | #43806 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 475 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 475 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.8% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| city | Salemburg | Salemburg |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakewood High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.3 vs 21.7).
- •Lakewood High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Lakewood High does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 36%).
- •Lakewood High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.8% vs 99.4%).
- •Lakewood High does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 18.6).
- •Salemburg Elementary is the larger school with 502 students compared with 475.
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 Lakewood High better than Salemburg Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lakewood High ranks higher (31.3 vs 21.7 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 Lakewood High and Salemburg Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Salemburg and Salemburg in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakewood High: 475. Salemburg Elementary: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakewood High and Salemburg Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Lakewood High is 362nd of 528 and Salemburg Elementary is 1090th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).