Alderman Road Elementary vs Gray's Creek Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alderman Road Elementary
Fayetteville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
655 students
Gray's Creek Middle
Hope Mills · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,068 students
| Measure | Alderman Road Elementary Fayetteville, North Carolina | Gray's Creek Middle Hope Mills, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #944 of 1,457 | #159 of 469 |
| National rank | #41499 of 50,301 | #9640 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 655 | 1,068 |
| Enrollment | 655 | 1,068 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.2% | 53.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 35% |
| city | Fayetteville | Hope Mills |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gray's Creek Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.8 vs 25.3).
- •Alderman Road Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •Gray's Creek Middle does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 37%).
- •Gray's Creek Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.4% vs 96.2%).
- •Alderman Road Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 18.1).
- •Gray's Creek Middle is the larger school with 1,068 students compared with 655.
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 Alderman Road Elementary better than Gray's Creek Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Gray's Creek Middle ranks higher (40.8 vs 25.3 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 Alderman Road Elementary and Gray's Creek Middle?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Fayetteville and Hope Mills in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alderman Road Elementary: 655. Gray's Creek Middle: 1,068. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alderman Road Elementary and Gray's Creek Middle rank in North Carolina?
Alderman Road Elementary is 944th of 1,457 and Gray's Creek Middle is 159th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).