Cleveland Middle vs Dixon Road Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cleveland Middle
Garner · Public middle · Grades 6–8
936 students
Dixon Road Elementary
Willow Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
644 students
| Measure | Cleveland Middle Garner, North Carolina | Dixon Road Elementary Willow Spring, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #204 of 469 | #900 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #10724 of 15,369 | #40755 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 936 | 644 |
| Enrollment | 936 | 644 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 35% |
| city | Garner | Willow Spring |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cleveland Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.6 vs 26.4).
- •Cleveland Middle does better on math proficiency (43% vs 35%).
- •Cleveland Middle does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 43%).
- •Dixon Road Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.7%).
- •Dixon Road Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 18.7).
- •Cleveland Middle is the larger school with 936 students compared with 644.
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 Middle better than Dixon Road Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cleveland Middle ranks higher (35.6 vs 26.4 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 Cleveland Middle and Dixon Road Elementary?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Garner and Willow Spring in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cleveland Middle: 936. Dixon Road Elementary: 644. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cleveland Middle and Dixon Road Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Cleveland Middle is 204th of 469 and Dixon Road Elementary is 900th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).