Morgan Elementary vs Shive Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Morgan Elementary
Gold Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
275 students
Shive Elementary
Rockwell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
413 students
| Measure | Morgan Elementary Gold Hill, North Carolina | Shive Elementary Rockwell, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #804 of 1,457 | #960 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #38948 of 50,301 | #41797 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 275 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 275 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| city | Gold Hill | Rockwell |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Morgan Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.4 vs 24.9).
- •Morgan Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Morgan Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Morgan Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.3%).
- •Shive Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.3).
- •Shive Elementary is the larger school with 413 students compared with 275.
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 Morgan Elementary better than Shive Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Morgan Elementary ranks higher (29.4 vs 24.9 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 Morgan Elementary and Shive Elementary?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Gold Hill and Rockwell in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Morgan Elementary: 275. Shive Elementary: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Morgan Elementary and Shive Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Morgan Elementary is 804th of 1,457 and Shive Elementary is 960th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).