Avery's Creek Elementary vs Valley Springs Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avery's Creek Elementary
Arden · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
557 students
Valley Springs Middle
Arden · Public middle · Grades 5–8
654 students
| Measure | Avery's Creek Elementary Arden, North Carolina | Valley Springs Middle Arden, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #934 of 1,457 | #171 of 469 |
| National rank | #41314 of 50,301 | #9933 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 557 | 654 |
| Enrollment | 557 | 654 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 44% |
| city | Arden | Arden |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Springs Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.5 vs 25.6).
- •Valley Springs Middle does better on math proficiency (44% vs 35%).
- •Valley Springs Middle does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •Valley Springs Middle does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.5).
- •Valley Springs Middle is the larger school with 654 students compared with 557.
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's Creek Elementary better than Valley Springs Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Springs Middle ranks higher (39.5 vs 25.6 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's Creek Elementary and Valley Springs Middle?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Arden and Arden in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Avery's Creek Elementary: 557. Valley Springs Middle: 654. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Avery's Creek Elementary and Valley Springs Middle rank in North Carolina?
Avery's Creek Elementary is 934th of 1,457 and Valley Springs Middle is 171st of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).