Bell Fork Elementary vs New Bridge Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bell Fork Elementary
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
551 students
New Bridge Middle
Jacksonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
482 students
| Measure | Bell Fork Elementary Jacksonville, North Carolina | New Bridge Middle Jacksonville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #582 of 1,457 | #78 of 469 |
| National rank | #33770 of 50,301 | #5803 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 551 | 482 |
| Enrollment | 551 | 482 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 42% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Bridge Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.5 vs 37.3).
- •New Bridge Middle does better on math proficiency (42% vs 38%).
- •New Bridge Middle does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 41%).
- •New Bridge Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39% vs 74%).
- •Bell Fork Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.6).
- •Bell Fork Elementary is the larger school with 551 students compared with 482.
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 Bell Fork Elementary better than New Bridge Middle?
On the Success Index (US), New Bridge Middle ranks higher (58.5 vs 37.3 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 Bell Fork Elementary and New Bridge Middle?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell Fork Elementary: 551. New Bridge Middle: 482. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell Fork Elementary and New Bridge Middle rank in North Carolina?
Bell Fork Elementary is 582nd of 1,457 and New Bridge Middle is 78th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).