Cleveland High vs McGee's Crossroads Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 8.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cleveland High
Clayton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,889 students
McGee's Crossroads Middle
Benson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
757 students
| Measure | Cleveland High Clayton, North Carolina | McGee's Crossroads Middle Benson, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #284 of 528 | #267 of 469 |
| National rank | #11296 of 16,910 | #12146 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,889 | 757 |
| Enrollment | 1,889 | 757 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 33% |
| city | Clayton | Benson |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cleveland High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.6 vs 28.8).
- •Cleveland High does better on math proficiency (60% vs 33%).
- •Cleveland High does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 46%).
- •Cleveland High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.7% vs 98.9%).
- •McGee's Crossroads Middle does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 23.6).
- •Cleveland High is the larger school with 1,889 students compared with 757.
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 Cleveland High better than McGee's Crossroads Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Cleveland High ranks higher (38.6 vs 28.8 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 Cleveland High and McGee's Crossroads Middle?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Clayton and Benson in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cleveland High: 1,889. McGee's Crossroads Middle: 757. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cleveland High and McGee's Crossroads Middle rank in North Carolina?
Cleveland High is 284th of 528 and McGee's Crossroads Middle is 267th of 469 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).