Union Elementary vs West End Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 185 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Union Elementary
Shelby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
413 students
West End Elementary
West End · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
413 students
| Measure | Union Elementary Shelby, North Carolina | West End Elementary West End, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #952 of 1,457 | #306 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #41617 of 50,301 | #23797 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 413 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 59% |
| city | Shelby | West End |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West End Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.0 vs 25.2).
- •West End Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 31%).
- •West End Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 36%).
- •Union Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.5).
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 End Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), West End Elementary ranks higher (52.0 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 Union Elementary and West End Elementary?
About 185 km in a straight line, between Shelby and West End in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Union Elementary: 413. West End Elementary: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Union Elementary and West End Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Union Elementary is 952nd of 1,457 and West End Elementary is 306th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).