Locust Elementary vs William T Brown Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 133 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
William T Brown Elementary
Spring Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
562 students
| Measure | Locust Elementary Locust, North Carolina | William T Brown Elementary Spring Lake, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #447 of 1,457 | #965 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #29677 of 50,301 | #41861 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 563 | 562 |
| Enrollment | 563 | 562 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 32% |
| city | Locust | Spring Lake |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Locust Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.4 vs 24.8).
- •Locust Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 32%).
- •Locust Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 42%).
- •William T Brown Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.2% vs 99.5%).
- •Locust Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.0).
- •Locust Elementary is the larger school with 563 students compared with 562.
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 William T Brown Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Locust Elementary ranks higher (43.4 vs 24.8 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 William T Brown Elementary?
About 133 km in a straight line, between Locust and Spring Lake in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Locust Elementary: 563. William T Brown Elementary: 562. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Locust Elementary and William T Brown Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Locust Elementary is 447th of 1,457 and William T Brown Elementary is 965th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).