Lyle Creek Elementary vs Shuford Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lyle Creek Elementary
Conover · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
458 students
Shuford Elementary
Conover · Public elementary · Grades K–5
402 students
| Measure | Lyle Creek Elementary Conover, North Carolina | Shuford Elementary Conover, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #833 of 1,457 | #337 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #39593 of 50,301 | #25656 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 458 | 402 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 402 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 96.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 62% |
| city | Conover | Conover |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shuford Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.3 vs 28.4).
- •Shuford Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Shuford Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 39%).
- •Shuford Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.3% vs 99.3%).
- •Lyle Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.5).
- •Lyle Creek Elementary is the larger school with 458 students compared with 402.
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 Lyle Creek Elementary better than Shuford Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Shuford Elementary ranks higher (49.3 vs 28.4 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 Lyle Creek Elementary and Shuford Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Conover and Conover in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lyle Creek Elementary: 458. Shuford Elementary: 402. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lyle Creek Elementary and Shuford Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Lyle Creek Elementary is 833rd of 1,457 and Shuford Elementary is 337th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).