Aberdeen Elementary vs Southern Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aberdeen Elementary
Aberdeen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
675 students
Southern Middle
Aberdeen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
620 students
| Measure | Aberdeen Elementary Aberdeen, North Carolina | Southern Middle Aberdeen, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1335 of 1,457 | #371 of 469 |
| National rank | #47940 of 50,301 | #13760 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 675 | 620 |
| Enrollment | 675 | 620 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 24% |
| city | Aberdeen | Aberdeen |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southern Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.1 vs 14.3).
- •Southern Middle does better on math proficiency (24% vs 17%).
- •Southern Middle does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 31%).
- •Aberdeen Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.2% vs 98.9%).
- •Southern Middle does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.5).
- •Aberdeen Elementary is the larger school with 675 students compared with 620.
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 Aberdeen Elementary better than Southern Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Southern Middle ranks higher (20.1 vs 14.3 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 Aberdeen Elementary and Southern Middle?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Aberdeen and Aberdeen in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aberdeen Elementary: 675. Southern Middle: 620. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aberdeen Elementary and Southern Middle rank in North Carolina?
Aberdeen Elementary is 1335th of 1,457 and Southern Middle is 371st of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).