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Granite Falls Elementary School vs. Kings Creek Elementary School

Should you attend Granite Falls Elementary School or Kings Creek Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Granite Falls Elementary School
60 N Highland Avenue
Granite Falls, NC 28630
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Kings Creek Elementary School
3680 Wilkesboro Boulevard
Lenoir, NC 28645
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Granite Falls Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Kings Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 593 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Granite Falls 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 70% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 148 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Kings Creek 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 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-8
Total Students
593 students
148 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Granite Falls Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kings Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Granite Falls Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kings Creek Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
14 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Granite Falls Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kings Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Granite Falls Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Caldwell County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kings Creek Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Caldwell County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#527 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
#1509 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Granite Falls Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kings Creek Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
70%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Granite Falls Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Caldwell County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kings Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Caldwell County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
61%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Granite Falls Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Caldwell County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kings Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Caldwell County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-69%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Granite Falls Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Caldwell County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kings Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Caldwell County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Granite Falls Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Kings Creek Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
30
10
Kindergarten Students
90
18
Grade 1 Students
100
18
Grade 2 Students
89
8
Grade 3 Students
94
18
Grade 4 Students
101
14
Grade 5 Students
89
17
Grade 6 Students
-
14
Grade 7 Students
-
14
Grade 8 Students
-
17

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Granite Falls Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Caldwell County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kings Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Caldwell County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Granite Falls Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Caldwell County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kings Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Caldwell County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Granite Falls Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Caldwell County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kings Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Caldwell County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
78%
91%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Granite Falls Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Caldwell County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kings Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Caldwell County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Granite Falls Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Caldwell County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kings Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Caldwell County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.37
0.17
This chart showcases the diversity score of Granite Falls Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Caldwell County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kings Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Caldwell County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
98%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Granite Falls Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Caldwell County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kings Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Caldwell County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Granite Falls Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Caldwell County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kings Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Caldwell County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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