Union Elementary vs West Lincoln Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.3 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 Middle
Lincolnton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
563 students
| Measure | Union Elementary Vale, North Carolina | West Lincoln Middle Lincolnton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #316 of 1,457 | #185 of 469 |
| National rank | #24232 of 50,301 | #10180 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 342 | 563 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 563 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 39% |
| city | Vale | Lincolnton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.4 vs 38.5).
- •Union Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 39%).
- •Union Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •West Lincoln Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.8% vs 99.1%).
- •West Lincoln Middle does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.5).
- •West Lincoln Middle is the larger school with 563 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 Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Union Elementary ranks higher (51.4 vs 38.5 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 Middle?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Vale and Lincolnton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Union Elementary: 342. West Lincoln Middle: 563. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Union Elementary and West Lincoln Middle rank in North Carolina?
Union Elementary is 316th of 1,457 and West Lincoln Middle is 185th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).