Blackburn Elementary vs Jacobs Fork Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackburn Elementary
Newton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
484 students
Jacobs Fork Middle
Newton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
482 students
| Measure | Blackburn Elementary Newton, North Carolina | Jacobs Fork Middle Newton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #719 of 1,457 | #96 of 469 |
| National rank | #37191 of 50,301 | #6818 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 484 | 482 |
| Enrollment | 484 | 482 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 52.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 49% |
| city | Newton | Newton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jacobs Fork Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.8 vs 32.0).
- •Jacobs Fork Middle does better on math proficiency (49% vs 43%).
- •Jacobs Fork Middle does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Jacobs Fork Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.9% vs 99%).
- •Jacobs Fork Middle does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.9).
- •Blackburn Elementary is the larger school with 484 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 Blackburn Elementary better than Jacobs Fork Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Jacobs Fork Middle ranks higher (53.8 vs 32.0 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 Blackburn Elementary and Jacobs Fork Middle?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Newton and Newton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackburn Elementary: 484. Jacobs Fork Middle: 482. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackburn Elementary and Jacobs Fork Middle rank in North Carolina?
Blackburn Elementary is 719th of 1,457 and Jacobs Fork Middle is 96th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).