Poplar Springs Elementary School vs Rural Hall Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Poplar Springs Elementary School
King · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students
Rural Hall Elementary
Rural Hall · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
491 students
| Measure | Poplar Springs Elementary School King, North Carolina | Rural Hall Elementary Rural Hall, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #805 of 1,457 | #1015 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #38952 of 50,301 | #42656 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 495 | 491 |
| Enrollment | 495 | 491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 23% |
| city | King | Rural Hall |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poplar Springs Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.4 vs 23.5).
- •Poplar Springs Elementary School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 23%).
- •Rural Hall Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Rural Hall Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.8% vs 99.4%).
- •Rural Hall Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.5).
- •Poplar Springs Elementary School is the larger school with 495 students compared with 491.
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 Poplar Springs Elementary School better than Rural Hall Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Poplar Springs Elementary School ranks higher (29.4 vs 23.5 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 Poplar Springs Elementary School and Rural Hall Elementary?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between King and Rural Hall in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Poplar Springs Elementary School: 495. Rural Hall Elementary: 491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Poplar Springs Elementary School and Rural Hall Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Poplar Springs Elementary School is 805th of 1,457 and Rural Hall Elementary is 1015th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).