Mount Gilead Elementary vs W B Beam Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 126 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
W B Beam Intermediate School
Cherryville · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
191 students
| Measure | Mount Gilead Elementary Mount Gilead, North Carolina | W B Beam Intermediate School Cherryville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #905 of 1,457 | #1137 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #40789 of 50,301 | #44756 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 190 | 191 |
| Enrollment | 190 | 191 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.3% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 30% |
| city | Mount Gilead | Cherryville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Gilead Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.4 vs 20.2).
- •Mount Gilead Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 30%).
- •Mount Gilead Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •Mount Gilead Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.3% vs 98.4%).
- •Mount Gilead Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 19.1).
- •W B Beam Intermediate School is the larger school with 191 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 W B Beam Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Gilead Elementary ranks higher (26.4 vs 20.2 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 W B Beam Intermediate School?
About 126 km in a straight line, between Mount Gilead and Cherryville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Gilead Elementary: 190. W B Beam Intermediate School: 191. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Gilead Elementary and W B Beam Intermediate School rank in North Carolina?
Mount Gilead Elementary is 905th of 1,457 and W B Beam Intermediate School is 1137th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).