Chestnut Grove Middle School vs Pilot Mountain Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chestnut Grove Middle School
King · Public middle · Grades 6–8
662 students
Pilot Mountain Middle
Pilot Mountain · Public middle · Grades 6–8
401 students
| Measure | Chestnut Grove Middle School King, North Carolina | Pilot Mountain Middle Pilot Mountain, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #213 of 469 | #112 of 469 |
| National rank | #10812 of 15,369 | #7731 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 662 | 401 |
| Enrollment | 662 | 401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 54% |
| city | King | Pilot Mountain |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pilot Mountain Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.6 vs 35.2).
- •Pilot Mountain Middle does better on math proficiency (54% vs 43%).
- •Pilot Mountain Middle does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 44%).
- •Chestnut Grove Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98% vs 99.3%).
- •Pilot Mountain Middle does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 16.6).
- •Chestnut Grove Middle School is the larger school with 662 students compared with 401.
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 Chestnut Grove Middle School better than Pilot Mountain Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pilot Mountain Middle ranks higher (49.6 vs 35.2 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 Chestnut Grove Middle School and Pilot Mountain Middle?
About 13 km in a straight line, between King and Pilot Mountain in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chestnut Grove Middle School: 662. Pilot Mountain Middle: 401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chestnut Grove Middle School and Pilot Mountain Middle rank in North Carolina?
Chestnut Grove Middle School is 213th of 469 and Pilot Mountain Middle is 112th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).