Bethel Elementary vs Bethel Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethel Elementary
Canton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
537 students
Bethel Middle
Waynesville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
254 students
| Measure | Bethel Elementary Canton, North Carolina | Bethel Middle Waynesville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #464 of 1,457 | #144 of 469 |
| National rank | #30269 of 50,301 | #9002 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 537 | 254 |
| Enrollment | 537 | 254 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 42% |
| city | Canton | Waynesville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bethel Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.7 vs 42.5).
- •Bethel Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 42%).
- •Bethel Middle does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 52%).
- •Bethel Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.7% vs 98.8%).
- •Bethel Middle does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.9).
- •Bethel Elementary is the larger school with 537 students compared with 254.
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 Bethel Elementary better than Bethel Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Bethel Middle ranks higher (43.7 vs 42.5 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 Bethel Elementary and Bethel Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Canton and Waynesville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethel Elementary: 537. Bethel Middle: 254. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethel Elementary and Bethel Middle rank in North Carolina?
Bethel Elementary is 464th of 1,457 and Bethel Middle is 144th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).