New Hope Elementary vs Ray Childers Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 314 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Hope Elementary
Wilson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
460 students
Ray Childers Elementary
Hickory · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
460 students
| Measure | New Hope Elementary Wilson, North Carolina | Ray Childers Elementary Hickory, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #299 of 1,457 | #742 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #23193 of 50,301 | #37696 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 460 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 41% |
| city | Wilson | Hickory |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Hope Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.8 vs 31.3).
- •New Hope Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 41%).
- •New Hope Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 45%).
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 New Hope Elementary better than Ray Childers Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), New Hope Elementary ranks higher (52.8 vs 31.3 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 New Hope Elementary and Ray Childers Elementary?
About 314 km in a straight line, between Wilson and Hickory in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Hope Elementary: 460. Ray Childers Elementary: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Hope Elementary and Ray Childers Elementary rank in North Carolina?
New Hope Elementary is 299th of 1,457 and Ray Childers Elementary is 742nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).