Balls Creek Elementary vs Mill Creek Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Balls Creek Elementary
Newton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
686 students
Mill Creek Middle
Claremont · Public middle · Grades 7–8
477 students
| Measure | Balls Creek Elementary Newton, North Carolina | Mill Creek Middle Claremont, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #589 of 1,457 | #103 of 469 |
| National rank | #33884 of 50,301 | #7192 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 686 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 686 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 45.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 47% |
| city | Newton | Claremont |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mill Creek Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.0 vs 37.1).
- •Balls Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •Mill Creek Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.9% vs 99.6%).
- •Mill Creek Middle does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 16.7).
- •Balls Creek Elementary is the larger school with 686 students compared with 477.
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 Balls Creek Elementary better than Mill Creek Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Mill Creek Middle ranks higher (52.0 vs 37.1 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 Balls Creek Elementary and Mill Creek Middle?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Newton and Claremont in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Balls Creek Elementary: 686. Mill Creek Middle: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Balls Creek Elementary and Mill Creek Middle rank in North Carolina?
Balls Creek Elementary is 589th of 1,457 and Mill Creek Middle is 103rd of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).