Bethel Middle vs Pisgah High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethel Middle
Waynesville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
254 students
Pisgah High
Canton · Public high · Grades 9–12
859 students
| Measure | Bethel Middle Waynesville, North Carolina | Pisgah High Canton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #144 of 469 | #246 of 528 |
| National rank | #9002 of 15,369 | #10084 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 254 | 859 |
| Enrollment | 254 | 859 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 61% |
| city | Waynesville | Canton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (43.7 vs 43.5).
- •Pisgah High does better on math proficiency (61% vs 42%).
- •Pisgah High does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 59%).
- •Bethel Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.8% vs 99.7%).
- •Bethel Middle does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 21.5).
- •Pisgah High is the larger school with 859 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 Middle better than Pisgah High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bethel Middle and Pisgah High?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Waynesville and Canton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethel Middle: 254. Pisgah High: 859. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethel Middle and Pisgah High rank in North Carolina?
Bethel Middle is 144th of 469 and Pisgah High is 246th of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).