Locust Elementary vs Oakboro Choice STEM
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 8.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Locust Elementary
Locust · Public elementary · Grades K–5
563 students
Oakboro Choice STEM
Oakboro · Public elementary · Grades K–8
353 students
| Measure | Locust Elementary Locust, North Carolina | Oakboro Choice STEM Oakboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #447 of 1,457 | #726 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #29677 of 50,301 | #37433 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 563 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 563 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 32% |
| city | Locust | Oakboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Locust Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.4 vs 31.7).
- •Locust Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 32%).
- •Locust Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 47%).
- •Oakboro Choice STEM does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.5%).
- •Oakboro Choice STEM does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.1).
- •Locust Elementary is the larger school with 563 students compared with 353.
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 Locust Elementary better than Oakboro Choice STEM?
On the Success Index (US), Locust Elementary ranks higher (43.4 vs 31.7 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 Locust Elementary and Oakboro Choice STEM?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Locust and Oakboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Locust Elementary: 563. Oakboro Choice STEM: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Locust Elementary and Oakboro Choice STEM rank in North Carolina?
Locust Elementary is 447th of 1,457 and Oakboro Choice STEM is 726th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).