Central Elementary vs Currituck County Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary
Barco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
264 students
Currituck County Middle
Barco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
435 students
| Measure | Central Elementary Barco, North Carolina | Currituck County Middle Barco, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #335 of 1,457 | #191 of 469 |
| National rank | #25421 of 50,301 | #10341 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 264 | 435 |
| Enrollment | 264 | 435 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.7% | 50.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 28% |
| city | Barco | Barco |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.6 vs 37.6).
- •Central Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 28%).
- •Central Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Central Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.7% vs 50.3%).
- •Currituck County Middle does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 17.6).
- •Currituck County Middle is the larger school with 435 students compared with 264.
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 Central Elementary better than Currituck County Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elementary ranks higher (49.6 vs 37.6 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 Central Elementary and Currituck County Middle?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Barco and Barco in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary: 264. Currituck County Middle: 435. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary and Currituck County Middle rank in North Carolina?
Central Elementary is 335th of 1,457 and Currituck County Middle is 191st of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).