Mount Gilead Elementary vs Norwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Gilead Elementary
Mount Gilead · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
190 students
Norwood Elementary
Norwood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
354 students
| Measure | Mount Gilead Elementary Mount Gilead, North Carolina | Norwood Elementary Norwood, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #905 of 1,457 | #1082 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #40789 of 50,301 | #43669 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 190 | 354 |
| Enrollment | 190 | 354 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.3% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| city | Mount Gilead | Norwood |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Gilead Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.4 vs 21.9).
- •Mount Gilead Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Mount Gilead Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.3% vs 99.2%).
- •Norwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.3).
- •Norwood Elementary is the larger school with 354 students compared with 190.
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 Mount Gilead Elementary better than Norwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Gilead Elementary ranks higher (26.4 vs 21.9 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 Mount Gilead Elementary and Norwood Elementary?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Mount Gilead and Norwood in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Gilead Elementary: 190. Norwood Elementary: 354. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Gilead Elementary and Norwood Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Mount Gilead Elementary is 905th of 1,457 and Norwood Elementary is 1082nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).