Carnage Middle vs Ligon Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carnage Middle
Raleigh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
924 students
Ligon Middle
Raleigh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
959 students
| Measure | Carnage Middle Raleigh, North Carolina | Ligon Middle Raleigh, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #29 of 469 | #26 of 469 |
| National rank | #2997 of 15,369 | #2912 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 924 | 959 |
| Enrollment | 924 | 959 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.8% | 34.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 56% |
| city | Raleigh | Raleigh |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (71.6 vs 72.1).
- •Ligon Middle does better on math proficiency (56% vs 55%).
- •Ligon Middle does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 64%).
- •Carnage Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.8% vs 34.5%).
- •Carnage Middle does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.2).
- •Ligon Middle is the larger school with 959 students compared with 924.
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 Carnage Middle better than Ligon Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Carnage Middle and Ligon Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Raleigh and Raleigh in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carnage Middle: 924. Ligon Middle: 959. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carnage Middle and Ligon Middle rank in North Carolina?
Carnage Middle is 29th of 469 and Ligon Middle is 26th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).