Silk Hope School vs Southmont Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 83 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Silk Hope School
Siler City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
281 students
Southmont Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
281 students
| Measure | Silk Hope School Siler City, North Carolina | Southmont Elementary Lexington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #379 of 1,457 | #847 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #27422 of 50,301 | #39833 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 281 | 281 |
| Enrollment | 281 | 281 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 35% |
| city | Siler City | Lexington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Silk Hope School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.7 vs 28.0).
- •Silk Hope School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 35%).
- •Silk Hope School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 40%).
- •Silk Hope School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.8).
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 Silk Hope School better than Southmont Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Silk Hope School ranks higher (46.7 vs 28.0 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 Silk Hope School and Southmont Elementary?
About 83 km in a straight line, between Siler City and Lexington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Silk Hope School: 281. Southmont Elementary: 281. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Silk Hope School and Southmont Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Silk Hope School is 379th of 1,457 and Southmont Elementary is 847th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).