Central Middle vs Edgewood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Middle
Whiteville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
451 students
Edgewood Elementary
Whiteville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
450 students
| Measure | Central Middle Whiteville, North Carolina | Edgewood Elementary Whiteville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #152 of 469 | #954 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #9440 of 15,369 | #41633 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 451 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 36% |
| city | Whiteville | Whiteville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.7 vs 25.1).
- •Central Middle does better on math proficiency (48% vs 36%).
- •Central Middle does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 40%).
- •Central Middle is the larger school with 451 students compared with 450.
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 Middle better than Edgewood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Central Middle ranks higher (41.7 vs 25.1 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 Central Middle and Edgewood Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Whiteville and Whiteville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Middle: 451. Edgewood Elementary: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle and Edgewood Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Central Middle is 152nd of 469 and Edgewood Elementary is 954th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).