North Brook Elementary vs West Lincoln Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Brook Elementary
Vale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
344 students
West Lincoln Middle
Lincolnton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
563 students
| Measure | North Brook Elementary Vale, North Carolina | West Lincoln Middle Lincolnton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #640 of 1,457 | #185 of 469 |
| National rank | #35405 of 50,301 | #10180 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 344 | 563 |
| Enrollment | 344 | 563 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 39% |
| city | Vale | Lincolnton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Lincoln Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.5 vs 34.8).
- •North Brook Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 39%).
- •West Lincoln Middle does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 42%).
- •West Lincoln Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.8% vs 99.1%).
- •West Lincoln Middle does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.0).
- •West Lincoln Middle is the larger school with 563 students compared with 344.
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 North Brook Elementary better than West Lincoln Middle?
On the Success Index (US), West Lincoln Middle ranks higher (38.5 vs 34.8 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 North Brook Elementary and West Lincoln Middle?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Vale and Lincolnton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Brook Elementary: 344. West Lincoln Middle: 563. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Brook Elementary and West Lincoln Middle rank in North Carolina?
North Brook Elementary is 640th of 1,457 and West Lincoln Middle is 185th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).