Catamount School vs Hiwassee Dam Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 97 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catamount School
Cullowhee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
64 students
Hiwassee Dam Middle
Murphy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
122 students
| Measure | Catamount School Cullowhee, North Carolina | Hiwassee Dam Middle Murphy, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #178 of 469 | #122 of 469 |
| National rank | #10021 of 15,369 | #8142 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 64 | 122 |
| Enrollment | 64 | 122 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.5% | 96.7% |
| Students per teacher | – | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 52% |
| city | Cullowhee | Murphy |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hiwassee Dam Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.7 vs 39.1).
- •Hiwassee Dam Middle does better on math proficiency (52% vs 15%).
- •Hiwassee Dam Middle does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 44.5%).
- •Catamount School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.5% vs 96.7%).
- •Hiwassee Dam Middle is the larger school with 122 students compared with 64.
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 Catamount School better than Hiwassee Dam Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hiwassee Dam Middle ranks higher (47.7 vs 39.1 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 Catamount School and Hiwassee Dam Middle?
About 97 km in a straight line, between Cullowhee and Murphy in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catamount School: 64. Hiwassee Dam Middle: 122. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catamount School and Hiwassee Dam Middle rank in North Carolina?
Catamount School is 178th of 469 and Hiwassee Dam Middle is 122nd of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).