CIS Academy vs Red Springs Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
CIS Academy
Pembroke · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
114 students
Red Springs Middle
Red Springs · Public middle · Grades 5–8
572 students
| Measure | CIS Academy Pembroke, North Carolina | Red Springs Middle Red Springs, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #232 of 469 | #452 of 469 |
| National rank | #11206 of 15,369 | #15060 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 114 | 572 |
| Enrollment | 114 | 572 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.4% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 10% |
| city | Pembroke | Red Springs |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •CIS Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.4 vs 10.4).
- •CIS Academy does better on math proficiency (27% vs 10%).
- •CIS Academy does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 15%).
- •CIS Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.4% vs 99.5%).
- •CIS Academy does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.1).
- •Red Springs Middle is the larger school with 572 students compared with 114.
- •CIS Academy is a charter school while Red Springs Middle is a public 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is CIS Academy better than Red Springs Middle?
On the Success Index (US), CIS Academy ranks higher (33.4 vs 10.4 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 CIS Academy and Red Springs Middle?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Pembroke and Red Springs in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
CIS Academy: 114. Red Springs Middle: 572. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do CIS Academy and Red Springs Middle rank in North Carolina?
CIS Academy is 232nd of 469 and Red Springs Middle is 452nd of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).