New Town Elementary vs Waxhaw Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Town Elementary
Waxhaw · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
691 students
Waxhaw Elementary
Waxhaw · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
615 students
| Measure | New Town Elementary Waxhaw, North Carolina | Waxhaw Elementary Waxhaw, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #10 of 1,457 | #343 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #1587 of 50,301 | #25997 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 691 | 615 |
| Enrollment | 691 | 615 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.9% | 48.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 46% |
| city | Waxhaw | Waxhaw |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Town Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.2 vs 48.8).
- •New Town Elementary does better on math proficiency (81% vs 46%).
- •New Town Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 45%).
- •New Town Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.9% vs 48.8%).
- •New Town Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.4).
- •New Town Elementary is the larger school with 691 students compared with 615.
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 Town Elementary better than Waxhaw Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), New Town Elementary ranks higher (87.2 vs 48.8 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 Town Elementary and Waxhaw Elementary?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Waxhaw and Waxhaw in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Town Elementary: 691. Waxhaw Elementary: 615. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Town Elementary and Waxhaw Elementary rank in North Carolina?
New Town Elementary is 10th of 1,457 and Waxhaw Elementary is 343rd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).