Cleveland Middle vs Swift Creek Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.8 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
Swift Creek Middle
Clayton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
691 students
| Measure | Cleveland Middle Garner, North Carolina | Swift Creek Middle Clayton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #204 of 469 | #237 of 469 |
| National rank | #10724 of 15,369 | #11319 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 936 | 691 |
| Enrollment | 936 | 691 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 39% |
| city | Garner | Clayton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cleveland Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.6 vs 32.9).
- •Cleveland Middle does better on math proficiency (43% vs 39%).
- •Cleveland Middle does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 43%).
- •Swift Creek Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.7%).
- •Swift Creek Middle does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 18.7).
- •Cleveland Middle is the larger school with 936 students compared with 691.
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 Swift Creek Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Cleveland Middle ranks higher (35.6 vs 32.9 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 Swift Creek Middle?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Garner and Clayton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cleveland Middle: 936. Swift Creek Middle: 691. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cleveland Middle and Swift Creek Middle rank in North Carolina?
Cleveland Middle is 204th of 469 and Swift Creek Middle is 237th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).