Chatham Middle vs Jordan-Matthews High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chatham Middle
Siler City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
513 students
Jordan-Matthews High
Siler City · Public high · Grades 9–12
848 students
| Measure | Chatham Middle Siler City, North Carolina | Jordan-Matthews High Siler City, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #358 of 469 | #377 of 528 |
| National rank | #13544 of 15,369 | #13337 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 513 | 848 |
| Enrollment | 513 | 848 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| city | Siler City | Siler City |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jordan-Matthews High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.0 vs 21.4).
- •Jordan-Matthews High does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Jordan-Matthews High does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 33%).
- •Chatham Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 99.6%).
- •Chatham Middle does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.4).
- •Jordan-Matthews High is the larger school with 848 students compared with 513.
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 Chatham Middle better than Jordan-Matthews High?
On the Success Index (US), Jordan-Matthews High ranks higher (30.0 vs 21.4 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 Chatham Middle and Jordan-Matthews High?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Siler City and Siler City in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chatham Middle: 513. Jordan-Matthews High: 848. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chatham Middle and Jordan-Matthews High rank in North Carolina?
Chatham Middle is 358th of 469 and Jordan-Matthews High is 377th of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).