Brinson Memorial Elementary vs Grover C Fields Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brinson Memorial Elementary
New Bern · Public elementary · Grades K–5
446 students
Grover C Fields Middle
New Bern · Public middle · Grades 6–8
542 students
| Measure | Brinson Memorial Elementary New Bern, North Carolina | Grover C Fields Middle New Bern, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #853 of 1,457 | #113 of 469 |
| National rank | #40009 of 50,301 | #7768 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 446 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.5% | 46.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 38% |
| city | New Bern | New Bern |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grover C Fields Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.4 vs 27.6).
- •Grover C Fields Middle does better on math proficiency (38% vs 25%).
- •Grover C Fields Middle does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 49%).
- •Grover C Fields Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.1% vs 97.5%).
- •Brinson Memorial Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.4).
- •Grover C Fields Middle is the larger school with 542 students compared with 446.
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 Brinson Memorial Elementary better than Grover C Fields Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Grover C Fields Middle ranks higher (49.4 vs 27.6 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 Brinson Memorial Elementary and Grover C Fields Middle?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between New Bern and New Bern in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brinson Memorial Elementary: 446. Grover C Fields Middle: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brinson Memorial Elementary and Grover C Fields Middle rank in North Carolina?
Brinson Memorial Elementary is 853rd of 1,457 and Grover C Fields Middle is 113th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).