Liberty Drive Elementary vs S Ray Lowder Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 116 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Liberty Drive Elementary
Thomasville · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
306 students
S Ray Lowder Elementary
Lincolnton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
306 students
| Measure | Liberty Drive Elementary Thomasville, North Carolina | S Ray Lowder Elementary Lincolnton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1444 of 1,457 | #707 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #49711 of 50,301 | #37057 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 306 | 306 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 306 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 97.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 37% |
| city | Thomasville | Lincolnton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •S Ray Lowder Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.3 vs 9.0).
- •S Ray Lowder Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 15%).
- •S Ray Lowder Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 18%).
- •S Ray Lowder Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.4% vs 99%).
- •S Ray Lowder Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.0).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Liberty Drive Elementary better than S Ray Lowder Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), S Ray Lowder Elementary ranks higher (32.3 vs 9.0 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 Liberty Drive Elementary and S Ray Lowder Elementary?
About 116 km in a straight line, between Thomasville and Lincolnton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Liberty Drive Elementary: 306. S Ray Lowder Elementary: 306. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Liberty Drive Elementary and S Ray Lowder Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Liberty Drive Elementary is 1444th of 1,457 and S Ray Lowder Elementary is 707th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).