Cleveland Middle vs Polenta Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.4 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
Polenta Elementary
Garner · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,010 students
| Measure | Cleveland Middle Garner, North Carolina | Polenta Elementary Garner, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #204 of 469 | #1036 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #10724 of 15,369 | #43101 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 936 | 1,010 |
| Enrollment | 936 | 1,010 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 98% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 31% |
| city | Garner | Garner |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cleveland Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.6 vs 22.8).
- •Cleveland Middle does better on math proficiency (43% vs 31%).
- •Cleveland Middle does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 37%).
- •Polenta Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98% vs 99.7%).
- •Polenta Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 18.7).
- •Polenta Elementary is the larger school with 1,010 students compared with 936.
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 Polenta Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cleveland Middle ranks higher (35.6 vs 22.8 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 Middle and Polenta Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Garner and Garner in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cleveland Middle: 936. Polenta Elementary: 1,010. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cleveland Middle and Polenta Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Cleveland Middle is 204th of 469 and Polenta Elementary is 1036th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).