Scotts Creek School vs West Yadkin Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 230 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Scotts Creek School
Sylva · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
422 students
West Yadkin Elementary
Hamptonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
422 students
| Measure | Scotts Creek School Sylva, North Carolina | West Yadkin Elementary Hamptonville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1010 of 1,457 | #1092 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #42591 of 50,301 | #43871 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 422 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.6% | 96.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 31% |
| city | Sylva | Hamptonville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Scotts Creek School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.6 vs 21.6).
- •West Yadkin Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 26%).
- •Scotts Creek School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 38%).
- •West Yadkin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.4% vs 98.6%).
- •Scotts Creek School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 18.3).
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 Scotts Creek School better than West Yadkin Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Scotts Creek School ranks higher (23.6 vs 21.6 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 Scotts Creek School and West Yadkin Elementary?
About 230 km in a straight line, between Sylva and Hamptonville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Scotts Creek School: 422. West Yadkin Elementary: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Scotts Creek School and West Yadkin Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Scotts Creek School is 1010th of 1,457 and West Yadkin Elementary is 1092nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).