Southport Elementary vs Union Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 366 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southport Elementary
Southport · Public elementary · Grades K–5
413 students
Union Elementary
Shelby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
413 students
| Measure | Southport Elementary Southport, North Carolina | Union Elementary Shelby, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #504 of 1,457 | #952 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #31620 of 50,301 | #41617 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 413 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 31% |
| city | Southport | Shelby |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southport Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.5 vs 25.2).
- •Southport Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 31%).
- •Southport Elementary does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 36%).
- •Union Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 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 Southport Elementary better than Union Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Southport Elementary ranks higher (40.5 vs 25.2 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 Southport Elementary and Union Elementary?
About 366 km in a straight line, between Southport and Shelby in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southport Elementary: 413. Union Elementary: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southport Elementary and Union Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Southport Elementary is 504th of 1,457 and Union Elementary is 952nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).