Lyle Creek Elementary vs Webb A Murray Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.8 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
Webb A Murray Elementary
Hickory · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
380 students
| Measure | Lyle Creek Elementary Conover, North Carolina | Webb A Murray Elementary Hickory, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #833 of 1,457 | #1017 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #39593 of 50,301 | #42664 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 458 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 30% |
| city | Conover | Hickory |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lyle Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.4 vs 23.5).
- •Lyle Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 30%).
- •Lyle Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 33%).
- •Webb A Murray Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.3%).
- •Webb A Murray Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.8).
- •Lyle Creek Elementary is the larger school with 458 students compared with 380.
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 Webb A Murray Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lyle Creek Elementary ranks higher (28.4 vs 23.5 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 Webb A Murray Elementary?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Conover and Hickory in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lyle Creek Elementary: 458. Webb A Murray Elementary: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lyle Creek Elementary and Webb A Murray Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Lyle Creek Elementary is 833rd of 1,457 and Webb A Murray Elementary is 1017th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).