Lincolnton Middle vs Union Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.4 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
Union Elementary
Vale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
342 students
| Measure | Lincolnton Middle Lincolnton, North Carolina | Union Elementary Vale, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #196 of 469 | #316 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #10431 of 15,369 | #24232 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 563 | 342 |
| Enrollment | 563 | 342 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 67% |
| city | Lincolnton | Vale |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.4 vs 37.1).
- •Union Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 41%).
- •Union Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 45%).
- •Union Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 99.5%).
- •Lincolnton Middle does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.5).
- •Lincolnton Middle is the larger school with 563 students compared with 342.
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 Union Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Union Elementary ranks higher (51.4 vs 37.1 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 Lincolnton Middle and Union Elementary?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Lincolnton and Vale in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincolnton Middle: 563. Union Elementary: 342. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincolnton Middle and Union Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Lincolnton Middle is 196th of 469 and Union Elementary is 316th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).