Chase Middle School vs Cliffside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chase Middle School
Forest City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
484 students
Cliffside Elementary School
Cliffside · Public elementary · Grades K–5
188 students
| Measure | Chase Middle School Forest City, North Carolina | Cliffside Elementary School Cliffside, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #219 of 469 | #439 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #10960 of 15,369 | #29439 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 484 | 188 |
| Enrollment | 484 | 188 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.1% | 94.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| city | Forest City | Cliffside |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cliffside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.7 vs 34.5).
- •Cliffside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Cliffside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Cliffside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.7% vs 97.1%).
- •Cliffside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 18.6).
- •Chase Middle School is the larger school with 484 students compared with 188.
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 Chase Middle School better than Cliffside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cliffside Elementary School ranks higher (43.7 vs 34.5 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 Chase Middle School and Cliffside Elementary School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Forest City and Cliffside in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chase Middle School: 484. Cliffside Elementary School: 188. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chase Middle School and Cliffside Elementary School rank in North Carolina?
Chase Middle School is 219th of 469 and Cliffside Elementary School is 439th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).