Roaring River Elementary School vs Ronda-Clingman Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Roaring River Elementary School
Roaring River · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
190 students
Ronda-Clingman Elementary School
Ronda · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
318 students
| Measure | Roaring River Elementary School Roaring River, North Carolina | Ronda-Clingman Elementary School Ronda, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #543 of 1,457 | #540 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #32914 of 50,301 | #32701 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 190 | 318 |
| Enrollment | 190 | 318 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.4% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| city | Roaring River | Ronda |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (38.6 vs 38.9).
- •Ronda-Clingman Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Roaring River Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.4% vs 99.1%).
- •Roaring River Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.9).
- •Ronda-Clingman Elementary School is the larger school with 318 students compared with 190.
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 Roaring River Elementary School better than Ronda-Clingman Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Roaring River Elementary School and Ronda-Clingman Elementary School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Roaring River and Ronda in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Roaring River Elementary School: 190. Ronda-Clingman Elementary School: 318. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Roaring River Elementary School and Ronda-Clingman Elementary School rank in North Carolina?
Roaring River Elementary School is 543rd of 1,457 and Ronda-Clingman Elementary School is 540th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).