Chase Middle School vs Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.6 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
Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy
Mooresboro · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,330 students
| Measure | Chase Middle School Forest City, North Carolina | Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy Mooresboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #219 of 469 | – |
| National rank | #10960 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 484 | 1,330 |
| Enrollment | 484 | 1,330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.1% | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 69% |
| city | Forest City | Mooresboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy does better on math proficiency (69% vs 42%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 47%).
- •Chase Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 21.8).
- •Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy is the larger school with 1,330 students compared with 484.
- •Chase Middle School is a public school while Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Chase Middle School and Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Forest City and Mooresboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chase Middle School: 484. Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy: 1,330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chase Middle School and Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy rank in North Carolina?
Chase Middle School is 219th of 469 and Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy is unranked among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).