Albert H Bangert Elementary vs H J MacDonald Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Albert H Bangert Elementary
New Bern · Public elementary · Grades K–5
446 students
H J MacDonald Middle
New Bern · Public middle · Grades 6–8
632 students
| Measure | Albert H Bangert Elementary New Bern, North Carolina | H J MacDonald Middle New Bern, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #422 of 1,457 | #299 of 469 |
| National rank | #28892 of 50,301 | #12653 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 446 | 632 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 632 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 27% |
| city | New Bern | New Bern |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Albert H Bangert Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.5 vs 26.1).
- •Albert H Bangert Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Albert H Bangert Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 39%).
- •Albert H Bangert Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.2%).
- •H J MacDonald Middle does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.8).
- •H J MacDonald Middle is the larger school with 632 students compared with 446.
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 Albert H Bangert Elementary better than H J MacDonald Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Albert H Bangert Elementary ranks higher (44.5 vs 26.1 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 Albert H Bangert Elementary and H J MacDonald Middle?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between New Bern and New Bern in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Albert H Bangert Elementary: 446. H J MacDonald Middle: 632. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Albert H Bangert Elementary and H J MacDonald Middle rank in North Carolina?
Albert H Bangert Elementary is 422nd of 1,457 and H J MacDonald Middle is 299th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).