Cameron Elementary vs Crain's Creek Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cameron Elementary
Cameron · Public elementary · Grades K–5
215 students
Crain's Creek Middle
Carthage · Public middle · Grades 6–8
481 students
| Measure | Cameron Elementary Cameron, North Carolina | Crain's Creek Middle Carthage, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #830 of 1,457 | #250 of 469 |
| National rank | #39570 of 50,301 | #11613 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 215 | 481 |
| Enrollment | 215 | 481 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.6% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| city | Cameron | Carthage |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crain's Creek Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.5 vs 28.4).
- •Cameron Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Crain's Creek Middle does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •Cameron Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.6% vs 99.4%).
- •Crain's Creek Middle does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 16.5).
- •Crain's Creek Middle is the larger school with 481 students compared with 215.
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 Cameron Elementary better than Crain's Creek Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Crain's Creek Middle ranks higher (31.5 vs 28.4 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 Cameron Elementary and Crain's Creek Middle?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Cameron and Carthage in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cameron Elementary: 215. Crain's Creek Middle: 481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cameron Elementary and Crain's Creek Middle rank in North Carolina?
Cameron Elementary is 830th of 1,457 and Crain's Creek Middle is 250th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).