North Rowan Middle vs Overton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Rowan Middle
Spencer · Public middle · Grades 6–8
649 students
Overton Elementary
Salisbury · Public elementary · Grades K–5
237 students
| Measure | North Rowan Middle Spencer, North Carolina | Overton Elementary Salisbury, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #449 of 469 | #1213 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #15025 of 15,369 | #46079 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 649 | 237 |
| Enrollment | 649 | 237 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 92% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 17% |
| city | Spencer | Salisbury |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Overton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.0 vs 10.9).
- •Overton Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 9%).
- •Overton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Overton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92% vs 99.5%).
- •North Rowan Middle does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 15.8).
- •North Rowan Middle is the larger school with 649 students compared with 237.
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 Rowan Middle better than Overton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Overton Elementary ranks higher (18.0 vs 10.9 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 Rowan Middle and Overton Elementary?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Spencer and Salisbury in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Rowan Middle: 649. Overton Elementary: 237. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Rowan Middle and Overton Elementary rank in North Carolina?
North Rowan Middle is 449th of 469 and Overton Elementary is 1213th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).