Roaring River Elementary School vs W B Beam Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 98 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
W B Beam Intermediate School
Cherryville · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
191 students
| Measure | Roaring River Elementary School Roaring River, North Carolina | W B Beam Intermediate School Cherryville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #543 of 1,457 | #1137 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #32914 of 50,301 | #44756 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 190 | 191 |
| Enrollment | 190 | 191 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.4% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 30% |
| city | Roaring River | Cherryville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Roaring River Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.6 vs 20.2).
- •Roaring River Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 30%).
- •Roaring River Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 35%).
- •Roaring River Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 19.1).
- •W B Beam Intermediate School is the larger school with 191 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 W B Beam Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Roaring River Elementary School ranks higher (38.6 vs 20.2 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 Roaring River Elementary School and W B Beam Intermediate School?
About 98 km in a straight line, between Roaring River and Cherryville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Roaring River Elementary School: 190. W B Beam Intermediate School: 191. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Roaring River Elementary School and W B Beam Intermediate School rank in North Carolina?
Roaring River Elementary School is 543rd of 1,457 and W B Beam Intermediate School is 1137th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).