Lyle Creek Elementary vs Wendell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 255 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
Wendell Elementary
Wendell · Public elementary · Grades K–5
458 students
| Measure | Lyle Creek Elementary Conover, North Carolina | Wendell Elementary Wendell, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #833 of 1,457 | #933 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #39593 of 50,301 | #41309 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 458 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 25% |
| city | Conover | Wendell |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lyle Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.4 vs 25.7).
- •Lyle Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 25%).
- •Lyle Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •Wendell Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.8).
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 Wendell Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lyle Creek Elementary ranks higher (28.4 vs 25.7 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 Wendell Elementary?
About 255 km in a straight line, between Conover and Wendell in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lyle Creek Elementary: 458. Wendell Elementary: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lyle Creek Elementary and Wendell Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Lyle Creek Elementary is 833rd of 1,457 and Wendell Elementary is 933rd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).