Bonlee School vs Chatham Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bonlee School
Bear Creek · Public elementary · Grades K–8
290 students
Chatham Middle
Siler City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
513 students
| Measure | Bonlee School Bear Creek, North Carolina | Chatham Middle Siler City, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #594 of 1,457 | #358 of 469 |
| National rank | #34022 of 50,301 | #13544 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 290 | 513 |
| Enrollment | 290 | 513 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 22% |
| city | Bear Creek | Siler City |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bonlee School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.9 vs 21.4).
- •Bonlee School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 22%).
- •Bonlee School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 33%).
- •Bonlee School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99% vs 99.4%).
- •Chatham Middle does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.5).
- •Chatham Middle is the larger school with 513 students compared with 290.
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 Bonlee School better than Chatham Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Bonlee School ranks higher (36.9 vs 21.4 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 Bonlee School and Chatham Middle?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Bear Creek and Siler City in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bonlee School: 290. Chatham Middle: 513. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bonlee School and Chatham Middle rank in North Carolina?
Bonlee School is 594th of 1,457 and Chatham Middle is 358th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).