Lowell Elementary vs McAdenville Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lowell Elementary
Lowell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
367 students
McAdenville Elementary
McAdenville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
190 students
| Measure | Lowell Elementary Lowell, North Carolina | McAdenville Elementary McAdenville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #874 of 1,457 | #850 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #40337 of 50,301 | #39927 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 367 | 190 |
| Enrollment | 367 | 190 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 32% |
| city | Lowell | McAdenville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (27.1 vs 27.8).
- •Lowell Elementary does better on math proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •McAdenville Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 34%).
- •McAdenville Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.4% vs 99.2%).
- •Lowell Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 19.0).
- •Lowell Elementary is the larger school with 367 students compared with 190.
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 Lowell Elementary better than McAdenville Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lowell Elementary and McAdenville Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Lowell and McAdenville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lowell Elementary: 367. McAdenville Elementary: 190. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lowell Elementary and McAdenville Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Lowell Elementary is 874th of 1,457 and McAdenville Elementary is 850th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).