Ray Childers Elementary vs Rocky River Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 62 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ray Childers Elementary
Hickory · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
460 students
Rocky River Elementary
Mooresville · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
460 students
| Measure | Ray Childers Elementary Hickory, North Carolina | Rocky River Elementary Mooresville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #742 of 1,457 | #20 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #37696 of 50,301 | #2455 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 460 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 41.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 82% |
| city | Hickory | Mooresville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rocky River Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.0 vs 31.3).
- •Rocky River Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 41%).
- •Rocky River Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 45%).
- •Rocky River Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.3% vs 99.3%).
- •Rocky River Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.9).
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 Ray Childers Elementary better than Rocky River Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rocky River Elementary ranks higher (85.0 vs 31.3 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 Ray Childers Elementary and Rocky River Elementary?
About 62 km in a straight line, between Hickory and Mooresville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ray Childers Elementary: 460. Rocky River Elementary: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ray Childers Elementary and Rocky River Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Ray Childers Elementary is 742nd of 1,457 and Rocky River Elementary is 20th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).