Clarkton School of Discovery vs Elizabethtown Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clarkton School of Discovery
Clarkton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
147 students
Elizabethtown Middle
Elizabethtown · Public middle · Grades 5–8
305 students
| Measure | Clarkton School of Discovery Clarkton, North Carolina | Elizabethtown Middle Elizabethtown, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #218 of 469 | #361 of 469 |
| National rank | #10915 of 15,369 | #13593 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 147 | 305 |
| Enrollment | 147 | 305 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98% | 95.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 23% |
| city | Clarkton | Elizabethtown |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clarkton School of Discovery scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.7 vs 21.1).
- •Clarkton School of Discovery does better on math proficiency (29% vs 23%).
- •Clarkton School of Discovery does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 33%).
- •Elizabethtown Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.4% vs 98%).
- •Clarkton School of Discovery does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.3).
- •Elizabethtown Middle is the larger school with 305 students compared with 147.
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 Clarkton School of Discovery better than Elizabethtown Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Clarkton School of Discovery ranks higher (34.7 vs 21.1 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 Clarkton School of Discovery and Elizabethtown Middle?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Clarkton and Elizabethtown in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clarkton School of Discovery: 147. Elizabethtown Middle: 305. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clarkton School of Discovery and Elizabethtown Middle rank in North Carolina?
Clarkton School of Discovery is 218th of 469 and Elizabethtown Middle is 361st of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).