Union Elementary vs West Brunswick High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.2 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
West Brunswick High
Shallotte · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,466 students
| Measure | Union Elementary Shallotte, North Carolina | West Brunswick High Shallotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #255 of 1,457 | #296 of 528 |
| National rank | #20427 of 50,301 | #11540 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 654 | 1,466 |
| Enrollment | 654 | 1,466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 53% |
| city | Shallotte | Shallotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.8 vs 37.7).
- •Union Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 53%).
- •Union Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 44%).
- •West Brunswick High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.5%).
- •Union Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 16.5).
- •West Brunswick High is the larger school with 1,466 students compared with 654.
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 West Brunswick High?
On the Success Index (US), Union Elementary ranks higher (56.8 vs 37.7 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 West Brunswick High?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Shallotte and Shallotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Union Elementary: 654. West Brunswick High: 1,466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Union Elementary and West Brunswick High rank in North Carolina?
Union Elementary is 255th of 1,457 and West Brunswick High is 296th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).