Central Elementary School vs. Bethany Elementary School
Should you attend Central Elementary School or Bethany 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
Top Rankings
Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
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 585 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Central Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 465 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 69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
585 students
465 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1214 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#583 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
58%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
18
10
Kindergarten Students
103
65
Grade 1 Students
95
77
Grade 2 Students
86
78
Grade 3 Students
94
82
Grade 4 Students
97
71
Grade 5 Students
92
82
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
13%
11%
% Black
28%
4%
% White
49%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
3%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
