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Shive Elementary School vs. Granite Quarry Elementary School

Should you attend Shive Elementary School or Granite Quarry 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
Shive Elementary School
655 Holshouser Rd
Rockwell, NC 28138
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Granite Quarry Elementary School
118 South Walnut St
Granite Quarry, NC 28072
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 447 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shive 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 44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 541 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Granite Quarry 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 31% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower 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 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
447 students
541 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Shive 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 Granite Quarry Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Shive Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Granite Quarry Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
36 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Shive 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 Granite Quarry Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Shive Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rowan-Salisbury 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 Granite Quarry Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rowan-Salisbury 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

#1708 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
#2177 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Shive 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 Granite Quarry Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
44%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
31%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shive Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rowan-Salisbury 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 Granite Quarry Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rowan-Salisbury Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
41%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
34%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shive Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rowan-Salisbury 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 Granite Quarry Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rowan-Salisbury Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shive Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Rowan-Salisbury 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 Granite Quarry Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Rowan-Salisbury 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 Shive Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Granite Quarry Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
15
31
Kindergarten Students
52
66
Grade 1 Students
61
86
Grade 2 Students
92
101
Grade 3 Students
68
88
Grade 4 Students
77
98
Grade 5 Students
82
71

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Shive Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Rowan-Salisbury Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Granite Quarry Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Rowan-Salisbury Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Shive Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rowan-Salisbury Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Granite Quarry Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rowan-Salisbury Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Shive Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rowan-Salisbury 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 Granite Quarry Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rowan-Salisbury Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
5%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Shive Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rowan-Salisbury 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 Granite Quarry Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rowan-Salisbury Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
75%
52%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Shive Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rowan-Salisbury 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 Granite Quarry Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rowan-Salisbury 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
5%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Shive Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rowan-Salisbury 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 Granite Quarry Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rowan-Salisbury Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.41
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Shive Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rowan-Salisbury 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 Granite Quarry Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rowan-Salisbury 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
98%
98%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Shive Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rowan-Salisbury 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 Granite Quarry Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rowan-Salisbury 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%
(21-22 School Year Data)
4%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Shive Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rowan-Salisbury Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Granite Quarry Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rowan-Salisbury Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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