Mount Olive Elementary School vs Poplar Springs Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Olive Elementary School
King · Public elementary · Grades K–5
316 students
Poplar Springs Elementary School
King · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students
| Measure | Mount Olive Elementary School King, North Carolina | Poplar Springs Elementary School King, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #507 of 1,457 | #805 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #31674 of 50,301 | #38952 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 316 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 316 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 43% |
| city | King | King |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Olive Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.4 vs 29.4).
- •Mount Olive Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 43%).
- •Mount Olive Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 41%).
- •Mount Olive Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 99.4%).
- •Poplar Springs Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 16.6).
- •Poplar Springs Elementary School is the larger school with 495 students compared with 316.
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 Olive Elementary School better than Poplar Springs Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Olive Elementary School ranks higher (40.4 vs 29.4 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 Olive Elementary School and Poplar Springs Elementary School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between King and King in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Olive Elementary School: 316. Poplar Springs Elementary School: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Olive Elementary School and Poplar Springs Elementary School rank in North Carolina?
Mount Olive Elementary School is 507th of 1,457 and Poplar Springs Elementary School is 805th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).