Selma Burke Middle vs South Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.3 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
South Elementary
Mooresville · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
466 students
| Measure | Selma Burke Middle Mooresville, North Carolina | South Elementary Mooresville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #130 of 469 | #242 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #8535 of 15,369 | #19822 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 649 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 649 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.9% | 63.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 47% |
| Math proficiency | – | 62% |
| city | Mooresville | Mooresville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.7 vs 45.9).
- •Selma Burke Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.9% vs 63.3%).
- •South Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 17.5).
- •Selma Burke Middle is the larger school with 649 students compared with 466.
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 South Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), South Elementary ranks higher (57.7 vs 45.9 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 South Elementary?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Mooresville and Mooresville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Selma Burke Middle: 649. South Elementary: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Selma Burke Middle and South Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Selma Burke Middle is 130th of 469 and South Elementary is 242nd of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).