Rutherfordton Elementary School vs Stories Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 294 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rutherfordton Elementary School
Rutherfordton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
397 students
Stories Creek Elementary
Roxboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
397 students
| Measure | Rutherfordton Elementary School Rutherfordton, North Carolina | Stories Creek Elementary Roxboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #672 of 1,457 | #498 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #36071 of 50,301 | #31418 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 397 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.2% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| city | Rutherfordton | Roxboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stories Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.8 vs 33.8).
- •Stories Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Stories Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 47%).
- •Rutherfordton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.2% vs 98.7%).
- •Stories Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.5).
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 Rutherfordton Elementary School better than Stories Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Stories Creek Elementary ranks higher (40.8 vs 33.8 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 Rutherfordton Elementary School and Stories Creek Elementary?
About 294 km in a straight line, between Rutherfordton and Roxboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rutherfordton Elementary School: 397. Stories Creek Elementary: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rutherfordton Elementary School and Stories Creek Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Rutherfordton Elementary School is 672nd of 1,457 and Stories Creek Elementary is 498th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).