Lincolnton Middle vs S Ray Lowder Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincolnton Middle
Lincolnton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
563 students
S Ray Lowder Elementary
Lincolnton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
306 students
| Measure | Lincolnton Middle Lincolnton, North Carolina | S Ray Lowder Elementary Lincolnton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #196 of 469 | #707 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #10431 of 15,369 | #37057 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 563 | 306 |
| Enrollment | 563 | 306 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 97.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 37% |
| city | Lincolnton | Lincolnton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincolnton Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.1 vs 32.3).
- •Lincolnton Middle does better on math proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Lincolnton Middle does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •S Ray Lowder Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.4% vs 99.5%).
- •S Ray Lowder Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.1).
- •Lincolnton Middle is the larger school with 563 students compared with 306.
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 Lincolnton Middle better than S Ray Lowder Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lincolnton Middle ranks higher (37.1 vs 32.3 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 Lincolnton Middle and S Ray Lowder Elementary?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Lincolnton and Lincolnton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincolnton Middle: 563. S Ray Lowder Elementary: 306. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincolnton Middle and S Ray Lowder Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Lincolnton Middle is 196th of 469 and S Ray Lowder Elementary is 707th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).