Chestnut Grove Middle School vs Poplar Springs Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.4 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
Poplar Springs Elementary School
King · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students
| Measure | Chestnut Grove Middle School King, North Carolina | Poplar Springs Elementary School King, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #213 of 469 | #805 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #10812 of 15,369 | #38952 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 662 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 662 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 43% |
| city | King | King |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chestnut Grove Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.2 vs 29.4).
- •Chestnut Grove Middle School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 41%).
- •Chestnut Grove Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98% vs 99.4%).
- •Poplar Springs Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 16.6).
- •Chestnut Grove Middle School is the larger school with 662 students compared with 495.
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 Poplar Springs Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Chestnut Grove Middle School ranks higher (35.2 vs 29.4 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 Chestnut Grove Middle School and Poplar Springs Elementary School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between King and King in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chestnut Grove Middle School: 662. Poplar Springs Elementary School: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chestnut Grove Middle School and Poplar Springs Elementary School rank in North Carolina?
Chestnut Grove Middle School is 213th of 469 and Poplar Springs Elementary School is 805th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).