Cane Creek Middle vs Spring Lake Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 317 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cane Creek Middle
Fletcher · Public middle · Grades 6–8
499 students
Spring Lake Middle
Spring Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
500 students
| Measure | Cane Creek Middle Fletcher, North Carolina | Spring Lake Middle Spring Lake, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #106 of 469 | #409 of 469 |
| National rank | #7540 of 15,369 | #14346 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 499 | 500 |
| Enrollment | 499 | 500 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 15% |
| city | Fletcher | Spring Lake |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cane Creek Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.5 vs 16.6).
- •Cane Creek Middle does better on math proficiency (49% vs 15%).
- •Cane Creek Middle does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 28%).
- •Cane Creek Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98% vs 98.8%).
- •Spring Lake Middle does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.1).
- •Spring Lake Middle is the larger school with 500 students compared with 499.
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 Cane Creek Middle better than Spring Lake Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Cane Creek Middle ranks higher (50.5 vs 16.6 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 Cane Creek Middle and Spring Lake Middle?
About 317 km in a straight line, between Fletcher and Spring Lake in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cane Creek Middle: 499. Spring Lake Middle: 500. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cane Creek Middle and Spring Lake Middle rank in North Carolina?
Cane Creek Middle is 106th of 469 and Spring Lake Middle is 409th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).