Chestnut Grove Middle School vs West Stanly Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 116 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
West Stanly Middle School
Locust · Public middle · Grades 6–8
662 students
| Measure | Chestnut Grove Middle School King, North Carolina | West Stanly Middle School Locust, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #213 of 469 | #212 of 469 |
| National rank | #10812 of 15,369 | #10807 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 662 | 662 |
| Enrollment | 662 | 662 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 43% |
| city | King | Locust |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (35.2 vs 35.3).
- •West Stanly Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 44%).
- •Chestnut Grove Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98% vs 99.5%).
- •Chestnut Grove Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.4).
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 West Stanly Middle School?
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 Chestnut Grove Middle School and West Stanly Middle School?
About 116 km in a straight line, between King and Locust in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chestnut Grove Middle School: 662. West Stanly Middle School: 662. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chestnut Grove Middle School and West Stanly Middle School rank in North Carolina?
Chestnut Grove Middle School is 213th of 469 and West Stanly Middle School is 212th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).