Union Elementary vs Waccamaw
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Union Elementary
Shallotte · Public elementary · Grades K–5
654 students
Waccamaw
Ash · Public elementary · Grades K–8
415 students
| Measure | Union Elementary Shallotte, North Carolina | Waccamaw Ash, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #255 of 1,457 | #684 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #20427 of 50,301 | #36341 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 654 | 415 |
| Enrollment | 654 | 415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 43% |
| city | Shallotte | Ash |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.8 vs 33.4).
- •Union Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 43%).
- •Union Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 39%).
- •Waccamaw does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.5%).
- •Waccamaw does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.0).
- •Union Elementary is the larger school with 654 students compared with 415.
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 Union Elementary better than Waccamaw?
On the Success Index (US), Union Elementary ranks higher (56.8 vs 33.4 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 Union Elementary and Waccamaw?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Shallotte and Ash in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Union Elementary: 654. Waccamaw: 415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Union Elementary and Waccamaw rank in North Carolina?
Union Elementary is 255th of 1,457 and Waccamaw is 684th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).