Bailey Middle vs Cuthbertson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 56 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
Cuthbertson Middle
Waxhaw · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,323 students
| Measure | Bailey Middle Cornelius, North Carolina | Cuthbertson Middle Waxhaw, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #15 of 469 | #14 of 469 |
| National rank | #1557 of 15,369 | #1393 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,315 | 1,323 |
| Enrollment | 1,315 | 1,323 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.5% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 79% |
| city | Cornelius | Waxhaw |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cuthbertson Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.6 vs 79.5).
- •Cuthbertson Middle does better on math proficiency (79% vs 76%).
- •Cuthbertson Middle does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 73%).
- •Cuthbertson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11% vs 23.5%).
- •Bailey Middle does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 22.8).
- •Cuthbertson Middle is the larger school with 1,323 students compared with 1,315.
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 Cuthbertson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Cuthbertson Middle ranks higher (80.6 vs 79.5 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 Cuthbertson Middle?
About 56 km in a straight line, between Cornelius and Waxhaw in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bailey Middle: 1,315. Cuthbertson Middle: 1,323. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bailey Middle and Cuthbertson Middle rank in North Carolina?
Bailey Middle is 15th of 469 and Cuthbertson Middle is 14th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).