W B Beam Intermediate School vs Washington Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
W B Beam Intermediate School
Cherryville · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
191 students
Washington Elementary
Shelby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students
| Measure | W B Beam Intermediate School Cherryville, North Carolina | Washington Elementary Shelby, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1137 of 1,457 | #435 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #44756 of 50,301 | #29302 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 191 | 376 |
| Enrollment | 191 | 376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.4% | 97.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 57% |
| city | Cherryville | Shelby |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Washington Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.0 vs 20.2).
- •Washington Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 30%).
- •Washington Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 35%).
- •Washington Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.9% vs 98.4%).
- •Washington Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 19.1).
- •Washington Elementary is the larger school with 376 students compared with 191.
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 W B Beam Intermediate School better than Washington Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Washington Elementary ranks higher (44.0 vs 20.2 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 W B Beam Intermediate School and Washington Elementary?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Cherryville and Shelby in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
W B Beam Intermediate School: 191. Washington Elementary: 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do W B Beam Intermediate School and Washington Elementary rank in North Carolina?
W B Beam Intermediate School is 1137th of 1,457 and Washington Elementary is 435th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).