Sardis Elementary vs Sun Valley High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sardis Elementary
Monroe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
529 students
Sun Valley High
Monroe · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,272 students
| Measure | Sardis Elementary Monroe, North Carolina | Sun Valley High Monroe, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #363 of 1,457 | #155 of 528 |
| National rank | #26766 of 50,301 | #6692 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 529 | 1,272 |
| Enrollment | 529 | 1,272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.1% | 46.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 54% |
| city | Monroe | Monroe |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sun Valley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.5 vs 47.6).
- •Sardis Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 54%).
- •Sun Valley High does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 47%).
- •Sun Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.1% vs 98.1%).
- •Sardis Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.3).
- •Sun Valley High is the larger school with 1,272 students compared with 529.
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 Sardis Elementary better than Sun Valley High?
On the Success Index (US), Sun Valley High ranks higher (56.5 vs 47.6 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 Sardis Elementary and Sun Valley High?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Monroe and Monroe in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sardis Elementary: 529. Sun Valley High: 1,272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sardis Elementary and Sun Valley High rank in North Carolina?
Sardis Elementary is 363rd of 1,457 and Sun Valley High is 155th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).