Butner-Stem Middle vs The School for Creative Studies
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Butner-Stem Middle
Butner · Public middle · Grades 6–8
391 students
The School for Creative Studies
Durham · Public high · Grades 6–12
350 students
| Measure | Butner-Stem Middle Butner, North Carolina | The School for Creative Studies Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #419 of 469 | #323 of 528 |
| National rank | #14431 of 15,369 | #12247 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 391 | 350 |
| Enrollment | 391 | 350 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 30% |
| city | Butner | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The School for Creative Studies scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.8 vs 16.0).
- •The School for Creative Studies does better on math proficiency (30% vs 22%).
- •The School for Creative Studies does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 32%).
- •The School for Creative Studies does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.2%).
- •The School for Creative Studies does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 17.8).
- •Butner-Stem Middle is the larger school with 391 students compared with 350.
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 Butner-Stem Middle better than The School for Creative Studies?
On the Success Index (US), The School for Creative Studies ranks higher (34.8 vs 16.0 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 Butner-Stem Middle and The School for Creative Studies?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Butner and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butner-Stem Middle: 391. The School for Creative Studies: 350. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butner-Stem Middle and The School for Creative Studies rank in North Carolina?
Butner-Stem Middle is 419th of 469 and The School for Creative Studies is 323rd of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).