Bailey Middle vs Cornelius Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bailey Middle
Cornelius · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,315 students
Cornelius Elementary
Cornelius · Public elementary · Grades K–5
542 students
| Measure | Bailey Middle Cornelius, North Carolina | Cornelius Elementary Cornelius, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #15 of 469 | #165 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #1557 of 15,369 | #13761 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,315 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 1,315 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.5% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 58% |
| city | Cornelius | Cornelius |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bailey Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.5 vs 66.5).
- •Bailey Middle does better on math proficiency (76% vs 58%).
- •Bailey Middle does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 55%).
- •Bailey Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.5% vs 29%).
- •Cornelius Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 18.5).
- •Bailey Middle is the larger school with 1,315 students compared with 542.
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 Bailey Middle better than Cornelius Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bailey Middle ranks higher (79.5 vs 66.5 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 Bailey Middle and Cornelius Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Cornelius and Cornelius in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bailey Middle: 1,315. Cornelius Elementary: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bailey Middle and Cornelius Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Bailey Middle is 15th of 469 and Cornelius Elementary is 165th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).