Chase Middle School vs East Rutherford Middle School
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.
Chase Middle School
Forest City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
484 students
East Rutherford Middle School
Bostic · Public middle · Grades 6–8
533 students
| Measure | Chase Middle School Forest City, North Carolina | East Rutherford Middle School Bostic, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #219 of 469 | #288 of 469 |
| National rank | #10960 of 15,369 | #12387 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 484 | 533 |
| Enrollment | 484 | 533 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.1% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 38% |
| city | Forest City | Bostic |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chase Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.5 vs 27.5).
- •Chase Middle School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 38%).
- •Chase Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Chase Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.1% vs 98.7%).
- •Chase Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 20.5).
- •East Rutherford Middle School is the larger school with 533 students compared with 484.
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 East Rutherford Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Chase Middle School ranks higher (34.5 vs 27.5 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 East Rutherford Middle School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Forest City and Bostic in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chase Middle School: 484. East Rutherford Middle School: 533. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chase Middle School and East Rutherford Middle School rank in North Carolina?
Chase Middle School is 219th of 469 and East Rutherford Middle School is 288th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).