New Salem Elementary vs Oakboro Choice STEM
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Salem Elementary
Marshville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
249 students
Oakboro Choice STEM
Oakboro · Public elementary · Grades K–8
353 students
| Measure | New Salem Elementary Marshville, North Carolina | Oakboro Choice STEM Oakboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #227 of 1,457 | #726 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #19074 of 50,301 | #37433 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 249 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 249 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.8% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 32% |
| city | Marshville | Oakboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Salem Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.7 vs 31.7).
- •New Salem Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •New Salem Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.8% vs 99.2%).
- •Oakboro Choice STEM does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.6).
- •Oakboro Choice STEM is the larger school with 353 students compared with 249.
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 Salem Elementary better than Oakboro Choice STEM?
On the Success Index (US), New Salem Elementary ranks higher (58.7 vs 31.7 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 Salem Elementary and Oakboro Choice STEM?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Marshville and Oakboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Salem Elementary: 249. Oakboro Choice STEM: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Salem Elementary and Oakboro Choice STEM rank in North Carolina?
New Salem Elementary is 227th of 1,457 and Oakboro Choice STEM is 726th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).