Ray Childers Elementary vs Southwest Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.9 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
Southwest Primary
Hickory · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
292 students
| Measure | Ray Childers Elementary Hickory, North Carolina | Southwest Primary Hickory, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #742 of 1,457 | #875 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #37696 of 50,301 | #40359 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 460 | 292 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | – |
| Math proficiency | 41% | – |
| city | Hickory | Hickory |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ray Childers Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.3 vs 27.1).
- •Southwest Primary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99% vs 99.3%).
- •Southwest Primary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.9).
- •Ray Childers Elementary is the larger school with 460 students compared with 292.
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 Southwest Primary?
On the Success Index (US), Ray Childers Elementary ranks higher (31.3 vs 27.1 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 Southwest Primary?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Hickory and Hickory in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ray Childers Elementary: 460. Southwest Primary: 292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ray Childers Elementary and Southwest Primary rank in North Carolina?
Ray Childers Elementary is 742nd of 1,457 and Southwest Primary is 875th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).