Snow Creek Elementary vs W M Jenkins Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Snow Creek Elementary
Hickory · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
551 students
W M Jenkins Elementary
Hickory · Public elementary · Grades K–5
276 students
| Measure | Snow Creek Elementary Hickory, North Carolina | W M Jenkins Elementary Hickory, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #479 of 1,457 | #704 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #30781 of 50,301 | #36943 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 551 | 276 |
| Enrollment | 551 | 276 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 41% |
| city | Hickory | Hickory |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Snow Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.8 vs 32.5).
- •Snow Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 41%).
- •Snow Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •W M Jenkins Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.5%).
- •Snow Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.2).
- •Snow Creek Elementary is the larger school with 551 students compared with 276.
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 Snow Creek Elementary better than W M Jenkins Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Snow Creek Elementary ranks higher (41.8 vs 32.5 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 Snow Creek Elementary and W M Jenkins Elementary?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Hickory and Hickory in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Snow Creek Elementary: 551. W M Jenkins Elementary: 276. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Snow Creek Elementary and W M Jenkins Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Snow Creek Elementary is 479th of 1,457 and W M Jenkins Elementary is 704th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).