Cape Fear Middle vs N L Dillard Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 259 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cape Fear Middle
Rocky Point · Public middle · Grades 6–8
430 students
N L Dillard Middle
Yanceyville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
432 students
| Measure | Cape Fear Middle Rocky Point, North Carolina | N L Dillard Middle Yanceyville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #274 of 469 | #435 of 469 |
| National rank | #12232 of 15,369 | #14640 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 430 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 18% |
| city | Rocky Point | Yanceyville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cape Fear Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.3 vs 14.5).
- •Cape Fear Middle does better on math proficiency (27% vs 18%).
- •Cape Fear Middle does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 29%).
- •Cape Fear Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 99.3%).
- •Cape Fear Middle does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.6).
- •N L Dillard Middle is the larger school with 432 students compared with 430.
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 Cape Fear Middle better than N L Dillard Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Cape Fear Middle ranks higher (28.3 vs 14.5 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 Cape Fear Middle and N L Dillard Middle?
About 259 km in a straight line, between Rocky Point and Yanceyville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cape Fear Middle: 430. N L Dillard Middle: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cape Fear Middle and N L Dillard Middle rank in North Carolina?
Cape Fear Middle is 274th of 469 and N L Dillard Middle is 435th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).