Selma Burke Middle vs Shepherd Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Selma Burke Middle
Mooresville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
649 students
Shepherd Elementary
Mooresville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
738 students
| Measure | Selma Burke Middle Mooresville, North Carolina | Shepherd Elementary Mooresville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #130 of 469 | #550 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #8535 of 15,369 | #33059 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 649 | 738 |
| Enrollment | 649 | 738 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.9% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 50% |
| Math proficiency | – | 48% |
| city | Mooresville | Mooresville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Selma Burke Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.9 vs 38.4).
- •Selma Burke Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.9% vs 99.6%).
- •Shepherd Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.5).
- •Shepherd Elementary is the larger school with 738 students compared with 649.
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 Selma Burke Middle better than Shepherd Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Selma Burke Middle ranks higher (45.9 vs 38.4 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 Selma Burke Middle and Shepherd Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Mooresville and Mooresville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Selma Burke Middle: 649. Shepherd Elementary: 738. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Selma Burke Middle and Shepherd Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Selma Burke Middle is 130th of 469 and Shepherd Elementary is 550th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).