Central Elementary vs J E Holmes Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 713 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary
Eden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
521 students
J E Holmes Middle
Eden · Public middle · Grades 6–8
612 students
| Measure | Central Elementary Eden, North Carolina | J E Holmes Middle Eden, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #802 of 1,457 | #356 of 469 |
| National rank | #38914 of 50,301 | #13531 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 521 | 612 |
| Enrollment | 521 | 612 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.1% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 30% |
| city | Eden | Eden |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.4 vs 21.5).
- •Central Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 30%).
- •Central Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 35%).
- •Central Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.1% vs 99.5%).
- •Central Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 17.0).
- •J E Holmes Middle is the larger school with 612 students compared with 521.
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 J E Holmes Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elementary ranks higher (29.4 vs 21.5 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 Central Elementary and J E Holmes Middle?
About 713 m in a straight line, between Eden and Eden in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary: 521. J E Holmes Middle: 612. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary and J E Holmes Middle rank in North Carolina?
Central Elementary is 802nd of 1,457 and J E Holmes Middle is 356th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).