Avery County High vs Cranberry Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avery County High
Newland · Public high · Grades 9–12
542 students
Cranberry Middle
Elk Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
202 students
| Measure | Avery County High Newland, North Carolina | Cranberry Middle Elk Park, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #387 of 528 | #71 of 469 |
| National rank | #13541 of 16,910 | #5253 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 542 | 202 |
| Enrollment | 542 | 202 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 96% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 67% |
| city | Newland | Elk Park |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cranberry Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 29.0).
- •Cranberry Middle does better on math proficiency (67% vs 32%).
- •Cranberry Middle does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Cranberry Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96% vs 99.3%).
- •Cranberry Middle does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 20.8).
- •Avery County High is the larger school with 542 students compared with 202.
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 Avery County High better than Cranberry Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Cranberry Middle ranks higher (61.0 vs 29.0 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 Avery County High and Cranberry Middle?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Newland and Elk Park in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Avery County High: 542. Cranberry Middle: 202. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Avery County High and Cranberry Middle rank in North Carolina?
Avery County High is 387th of 528 and Cranberry Middle is 71st of 469 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).