Saluda Elementary School vs Upward Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Saluda Elementary School
Saluda · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
142 students
Upward Elementary
Flat Rock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
389 students
| Measure | Saluda Elementary School Saluda, North Carolina | Upward Elementary Flat Rock, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #234 of 1,457 | #992 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #19318 of 50,301 | #42269 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 142 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 142 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.9% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 31% |
| city | Saluda | Flat Rock |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Saluda Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.4 vs 24.1).
- •Saluda Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 31%).
- •Saluda Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 33%).
- •Saluda Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.9% vs 99.2%).
- •Saluda Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.9).
- •Upward Elementary is the larger school with 389 students compared with 142.
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 Saluda Elementary School better than Upward Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Saluda Elementary School ranks higher (58.4 vs 24.1 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 Saluda Elementary School and Upward Elementary?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Saluda and Flat Rock in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Saluda Elementary School: 142. Upward Elementary: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Saluda Elementary School and Upward Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Saluda Elementary School is 234th of 1,457 and Upward Elementary is 992nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).