W M Jenkins Elementary vs Bethlehem Elementary
Bethlehem Elementary has a higher overall rating of 6.0/10 compared to 4.4/10. Bethlehem Elementary is significantly larger with 452 students, about 1.7× the size of W M Jenkins Elementary (261). In math proficiency, Bethlehem Elementary leads at 48.0%.
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W M Jenkins Elementary
Hickory, NC
4.4/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
261 students
Bethlehem Elementary
Taylorsville, NC
6.0/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
452 students
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| Metric | W M Jenkins Elementary | Bethlehem Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.4 / 10 | 6.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.1 | 8.5 |
| Growth Score | 1.6 | 3.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98.9% | 99.3% |
| Environment Score | 7.4 | 7.6 |
| State Rank | #2,379 of 2,660 | #1,579 of 2,660 |
| State Percentile | 11th | 41th |
Test Scores
| Subject | W M Jenkins Elementary | Bethlehem Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 41.0% | 48.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 47.0% | 55.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | W M Jenkins Elementary | Bethlehem Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 5th | Pre-K – 5th |
| Enrollment | 261 | 452 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 13.7:1 | 16.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98.9% | 99.3% |
| District | Hickory City Schools | Alexander County Schools |
| City | Hickory | Taylorsville |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Hickory (28601) | Taylorsville (28681) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $67,839 | $61,343 |
| Median Home Value | $236,100 | $188,000 |
| Median Rent | $951 | $719 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 34.7% | 15.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.7% | 11.8% |
| Avg Commute | 22 min | 27 min |