Bruce H. Tharrington Primary vs Mount Airy Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bruce H. Tharrington Primary
Mount Airy · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
432 students
Mount Airy Middle
Mount Airy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
395 students
| Measure | Bruce H. Tharrington Primary Mount Airy, North Carolina | Mount Airy Middle Mount Airy, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1053 of 1,457 | #110 of 469 |
| National rank | #43433 of 50,301 | #7704 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 432 | 395 |
| Enrollment | 432 | 395 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 55% |
| Math proficiency | – | 49% |
| city | Mount Airy | Mount Airy |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Airy Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 22.2).
- •Mount Airy Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.3%).
- •Mount Airy Middle does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.9).
- •Bruce H. Tharrington Primary is the larger school with 432 students compared with 395.
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 Bruce H. Tharrington Primary better than Mount Airy Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Airy Middle ranks higher (49.7 vs 22.2 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 Bruce H. Tharrington Primary and Mount Airy Middle?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Mount Airy and Mount Airy in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bruce H. Tharrington Primary: 432. Mount Airy Middle: 395. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bruce H. Tharrington Primary and Mount Airy Middle rank in North Carolina?
Bruce H. Tharrington Primary is 1053rd of 1,457 and Mount Airy Middle is 110th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).