Central Elementary School vs. Bethany Elementary School
Should I attend Central Elementary School or Bethany Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Bethany Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 531 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Central Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 475 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bethany Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
531 students
475 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1594 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#711 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
51%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
20
7
Kindergarten Students
86
73
Grade 1 Students
89
73
Grade 2 Students
90
85
Grade 3 Students
90
78
Grade 4 Students
81
78
Grade 5 Students
75
81
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
14%
8%
% Black
25%
4%
% White
51%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
3%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%