Charles H Darden Middle vs Speight Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles H Darden Middle
Wilson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
378 students
Speight Middle
Stantonsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
281 students
| Measure | Charles H Darden Middle Wilson, North Carolina | Speight Middle Stantonsburg, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #370 of 469 | #318 of 469 |
| National rank | #13750 of 15,369 | #12935 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 378 | 281 |
| Enrollment | 378 | 281 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 28% |
| city | Wilson | Stantonsburg |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Speight Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.6 vs 20.1).
- •Speight Middle does better on math proficiency (28% vs 24%).
- •Speight Middle does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 28%).
- •Speight Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.2%).
- •Charles H Darden Middle does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.5).
- •Charles H Darden Middle is the larger school with 378 students compared with 281.
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 Charles H Darden Middle better than Speight Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Speight Middle ranks higher (24.6 vs 20.1 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 Charles H Darden Middle and Speight Middle?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Wilson and Stantonsburg in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles H Darden Middle: 378. Speight Middle: 281. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles H Darden Middle and Speight Middle rank in North Carolina?
Charles H Darden Middle is 370th of 469 and Speight Middle is 318th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).