Love Memorial Elementary vs S Ray Lowder Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Love Memorial Elementary
Lincolnton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
315 students
S Ray Lowder Elementary
Lincolnton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
306 students
| Measure | Love Memorial Elementary Lincolnton, North Carolina | S Ray Lowder Elementary Lincolnton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #426 of 1,457 | #707 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #29003 of 50,301 | #37057 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 315 | 306 |
| Enrollment | 315 | 306 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 97.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| city | Lincolnton | Lincolnton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Love Memorial Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.4 vs 32.3).
- •Love Memorial Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Love Memorial Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •S Ray Lowder Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.4% vs 99%).
- •Love Memorial Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.9).
- •Love Memorial Elementary is the larger school with 315 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 Love Memorial Elementary better than S Ray Lowder Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Love Memorial Elementary ranks higher (44.4 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 Love Memorial Elementary and S Ray Lowder Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Lincolnton and Lincolnton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Love Memorial Elementary: 315. S Ray Lowder Elementary: 306. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Love Memorial Elementary and S Ray Lowder Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Love Memorial Elementary is 426th 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).