Pembroke Middle vs Union Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pembroke Middle
Pembroke · Public middle · Grades 6–8
645 students
Union Elementary
Rowland · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
351 students
| Measure | Pembroke Middle Pembroke, North Carolina | Union Elementary Rowland, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #446 of 469 | #1205 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #14961 of 15,369 | #45889 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 645 | 351 |
| Enrollment | 645 | 351 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 32% |
| city | Pembroke | Rowland |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.4 vs 11.5).
- •Union Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 19%).
- •Union Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 23%).
- •Union Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 99.5%).
- •Union Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.4).
- •Pembroke Middle is the larger school with 645 students compared with 351.
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 Pembroke Middle better than Union Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Union Elementary ranks higher (18.4 vs 11.5 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 Pembroke Middle and Union Elementary?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Pembroke and Rowland in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pembroke Middle: 645. Union Elementary: 351. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pembroke Middle and Union Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Pembroke Middle is 446th of 469 and Union Elementary is 1205th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).