Saint Stephens Elementary vs Webb A Murray Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Saint Stephens Elementary
Conover · Public elementary · Grades K–6
711 students
Webb A Murray Elementary
Hickory · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
380 students
| Measure | Saint Stephens Elementary Conover, North Carolina | Webb A Murray Elementary Hickory, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #996 of 1,457 | #1017 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #42381 of 50,301 | #42664 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 711 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 711 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 30% |
| city | Conover | Hickory |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (23.9 vs 23.5).
- •Saint Stephens Elementary does better on math proficiency (34% vs 30%).
- •Saint Stephens Elementary does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 33%).
- •Webb A Murray Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.6%).
- •Webb A Murray Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.1).
- •Saint Stephens Elementary is the larger school with 711 students compared with 380.
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 Saint Stephens Elementary better than Webb A Murray 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 Saint Stephens Elementary and Webb A Murray Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Conover and Hickory in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Saint Stephens Elementary: 711. Webb A Murray Elementary: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Saint Stephens Elementary and Webb A Murray Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Saint Stephens Elementary is 996th of 1,457 and Webb A Murray Elementary is 1017th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).