Pilot Mountain Elementary vs Shoals Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.9 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
Shoals Elementary
Pinnacle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
235 students
| Measure | Pilot Mountain Elementary Pilot Mountain, North Carolina | Shoals Elementary Pinnacle, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #520 of 1,457 | #216 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #32138 of 50,301 | #18360 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 353 | 235 |
| Enrollment | 353 | 235 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 77% |
| city | Pilot Mountain | Pinnacle |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shoals Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.8 vs 39.7).
- •Shoals Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 49%).
- •Shoals Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 50%).
- •Shoals Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.7% vs 99.2%).
- •Shoals Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.3).
- •Pilot Mountain Elementary is the larger school with 353 students compared with 235.
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 Shoals Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Shoals Elementary ranks higher (59.8 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 Shoals Elementary?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Pilot Mountain and Pinnacle in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pilot Mountain Elementary: 353. Shoals Elementary: 235. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pilot Mountain Elementary and Shoals Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Pilot Mountain Elementary is 520th of 1,457 and Shoals Elementary is 216th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).