Marion Elementary School vs Pleasant Gardens Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marion Elementary School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
333 students
Pleasant Gardens Elementary School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
289 students
| Measure | Marion Elementary School Marion, North Carolina | Pleasant Gardens Elementary School Marion, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #579 of 1,457 | #644 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #33681 of 50,301 | #35464 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 333 | 289 |
| Enrollment | 333 | 289 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| city | Marion | Marion |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marion Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.5 vs 34.7).
- •Marion Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Pleasant Gardens Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99% vs 99.1%).
- •Pleasant Gardens Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.1).
- •Marion Elementary School is the larger school with 333 students compared with 289.
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 Marion Elementary School better than Pleasant Gardens Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Marion Elementary School ranks higher (37.5 vs 34.7 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 Marion Elementary School and Pleasant Gardens Elementary School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Marion and Marion in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marion Elementary School: 333. Pleasant Gardens Elementary School: 289. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marion Elementary School and Pleasant Gardens Elementary School rank in North Carolina?
Marion Elementary School is 579th of 1,457 and Pleasant Gardens Elementary School is 644th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).