Maiden High vs Startown Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maiden High
Maiden · Public high · Grades 9–12
852 students
Startown Elementary
Newton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
540 students
| Measure | Maiden High Maiden, North Carolina | Startown Elementary Newton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #243 of 528 | #530 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #10049 of 16,910 | #32439 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 852 | 540 |
| Enrollment | 852 | 540 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.1% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| city | Maiden | Newton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maiden High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.6 vs 39.3).
- •Startown Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Maiden High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.1% vs 99.4%).
- •Startown Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 20.8).
- •Maiden High is the larger school with 852 students compared with 540.
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 Maiden High better than Startown Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Maiden High ranks higher (43.6 vs 39.3 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 Maiden High and Startown Elementary?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Maiden and Newton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maiden High: 852. Startown Elementary: 540. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maiden High and Startown Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Maiden High is 243rd of 528 and Startown Elementary is 530th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).