Alston Ridge Middle vs Mills Park Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alston Ridge Middle
Cary · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,494 students
Mills Park Middle
Cary · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,632 students
| Measure | Alston Ridge Middle Cary, North Carolina | Mills Park Middle Cary, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #63 of 469 | #4 of 469 |
| National rank | #4877 of 15,369 | #668 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,494 | 1,632 |
| Enrollment | 1,494 | 1,632 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.3% | 7.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 84% |
| Math proficiency | – | 83% |
| city | Cary | Cary |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mills Park Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.7 vs 62.7).
- •Mills Park Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.6% vs 21.3%).
- •Mills Park Middle does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 19.2).
- •Mills Park Middle is the larger school with 1,632 students compared with 1,494.
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 Alston Ridge Middle better than Mills Park Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Mills Park Middle ranks higher (85.7 vs 62.7 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 Alston Ridge Middle and Mills Park Middle?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Cary and Cary in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alston Ridge Middle: 1,494. Mills Park Middle: 1,632. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alston Ridge Middle and Mills Park Middle rank in North Carolina?
Alston Ridge Middle is 63rd of 469 and Mills Park Middle is 4th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).