A L Stanback Middle vs Orange Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A L Stanback Middle
Hillsborough · Public middle · Grades 6–8
648 students
Orange Middle
Hillsborough · Public middle · Grades 6–8
514 students
| Measure | A L Stanback Middle Hillsborough, North Carolina | Orange Middle Hillsborough, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #121 of 469 | #69 of 469 |
| National rank | #8030 of 15,369 | #5141 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 648 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 648 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.7% | 43.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 49% |
| city | Hillsborough | Hillsborough |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orange Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.5 vs 48.2).
- •Orange Middle does better on math proficiency (49% vs 44%).
- •Orange Middle does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •Orange Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.4% vs 57.7%).
- •Orange Middle does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.7).
- •A L Stanback Middle is the larger school with 648 students compared with 514.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is A L Stanback Middle better than Orange Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Orange Middle ranks higher (61.5 vs 48.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are A L Stanback Middle and Orange Middle?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Hillsborough and Hillsborough in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A L Stanback Middle: 648. Orange Middle: 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A L Stanback Middle and Orange Middle rank in North Carolina?
A L Stanback Middle is 121st of 469 and Orange Middle is 69th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).