Union Elementary vs West Lincoln High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Union Elementary
Vale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
342 students
West Lincoln High
Lincolnton · Public high · Grades 9–12
731 students
| Measure | Union Elementary Vale, North Carolina | West Lincoln High Lincolnton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #316 of 1,457 | #283 of 528 |
| National rank | #24232 of 50,301 | #11175 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 342 | 731 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 731 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| city | Vale | Lincolnton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.4 vs 39.1).
- •Union Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Union Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 43%).
- •Union Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 99.3%).
- •Union Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.2).
- •West Lincoln High is the larger school with 731 students compared with 342.
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 Lincoln High?
On the Success Index (US), Union Elementary ranks higher (51.4 vs 39.1 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 Lincoln High?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Vale and Lincolnton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Union Elementary: 342. West Lincoln High: 731. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Union Elementary and West Lincoln High rank in North Carolina?
Union Elementary is 316th of 1,457 and West Lincoln High is 283rd of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).