Rockwell Elementary vs Shive Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rockwell Elementary
Rockwell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students
Shive Elementary
Rockwell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
413 students
| Measure | Rockwell Elementary Rockwell, North Carolina | Shive Elementary Rockwell, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #982 of 1,457 | #960 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #42144 of 50,301 | #41797 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 502 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 32% |
| city | Rockwell | Rockwell |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (24.3 vs 24.9).
- •Rockwell Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Rockwell Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Shive Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.4%).
- •Shive Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 17.3).
- •Rockwell Elementary is the larger school with 502 students compared with 413.
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 Rockwell Elementary better than Shive Elementary?
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 Rockwell Elementary and Shive Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Rockwell and Rockwell in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rockwell Elementary: 502. Shive Elementary: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rockwell Elementary and Shive Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Rockwell Elementary is 982nd of 1,457 and Shive Elementary is 960th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).