Sardis Elementary vs Sun Valley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.2 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 Middle
Indian Trail · Public middle · Grades 6–8
909 students
| Measure | Sardis Elementary Monroe, North Carolina | Sun Valley Middle Indian Trail, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #363 of 1,457 | #102 of 469 |
| National rank | #26766 of 50,301 | #7093 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 529 | 909 |
| Enrollment | 529 | 909 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.1% | 54.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 47% |
| city | Monroe | Indian Trail |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sun Valley Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 47.6).
- •Sardis Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 47%).
- •Sun Valley Middle does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Sun Valley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.3% vs 98.1%).
- •Sardis Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.5).
- •Sun Valley Middle is the larger school with 909 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 Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Sun Valley Middle ranks higher (52.5 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 Middle?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Monroe and Indian Trail in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sardis Elementary: 529. Sun Valley Middle: 909. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sardis Elementary and Sun Valley Middle rank in North Carolina?
Sardis Elementary is 363rd of 1,457 and Sun Valley Middle is 102nd of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).