Pilot Mountain Elementary vs Pilot Mountain Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pilot Mountain Elementary
Pilot Mountain · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
353 students
Pilot Mountain Middle
Pilot Mountain · Public middle · Grades 6–8
401 students
| Measure | Pilot Mountain Elementary Pilot Mountain, North Carolina | Pilot Mountain Middle Pilot Mountain, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #520 of 1,457 | #112 of 469 |
| National rank | #32138 of 50,301 | #7731 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 353 | 401 |
| Enrollment | 353 | 401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 54% |
| city | Pilot Mountain | Pilot Mountain |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pilot Mountain Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.6 vs 39.7).
- •Pilot Mountain Middle does better on math proficiency (54% vs 49%).
- •Pilot Mountain Middle does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 50%).
- •Pilot Mountain Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.3%).
- •Pilot Mountain Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.0).
- •Pilot Mountain Middle is the larger school with 401 students compared with 353.
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 Pilot Mountain Elementary better than Pilot Mountain Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pilot Mountain Middle ranks higher (49.6 vs 39.7 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 Pilot Mountain Elementary and Pilot Mountain Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Pilot Mountain and Pilot Mountain in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pilot Mountain Elementary: 353. Pilot Mountain Middle: 401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pilot Mountain Elementary and Pilot Mountain Middle rank in North Carolina?
Pilot Mountain Elementary is 520th of 1,457 and Pilot Mountain Middle is 112th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).