Catamount School vs Phillips Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 503 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
Phillips Middle
Battleboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
118 students
| Measure | Catamount School Cullowhee, North Carolina | Phillips Middle Battleboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #178 of 469 | #447 of 469 |
| National rank | #10021 of 15,369 | #14976 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 64 | 118 |
| Enrollment | 64 | 118 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.5% | 97.5% |
| Students per teacher | – | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 2.5% |
| city | Cullowhee | Battleboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Catamount School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.1 vs 11.4).
- •Catamount School does better on math proficiency (15% vs 2.5%).
- •Catamount School does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 12%).
- •Catamount School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.5% vs 97.5%).
- •Phillips Middle is the larger school with 118 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 Phillips Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Catamount School ranks higher (39.1 vs 11.4 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 Catamount School and Phillips Middle?
About 503 km in a straight line, between Cullowhee and Battleboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catamount School: 64. Phillips Middle: 118. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catamount School and Phillips Middle rank in North Carolina?
Catamount School is 178th of 469 and Phillips Middle is 447th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).