Coastal Elementary vs Dixon Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coastal Elementary
Holly Ridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
833 students
Dixon Middle
Sneads Ferry · Public middle · Grades 6–8
997 students
| Measure | Coastal Elementary Holly Ridge, North Carolina | Dixon Middle Sneads Ferry, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #150 of 1,457 | #118 of 469 |
| National rank | #12125 of 50,301 | #7992 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 833 | 997 |
| Enrollment | 833 | 997 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.1% | 34.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 47% |
| Math proficiency | – | 37% |
| city | Holly Ridge | Sneads Ferry |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coastal Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.8 vs 48.4).
- •Coastal Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.1% vs 34.3%).
- •Coastal Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 18.5).
- •Dixon Middle is the larger school with 997 students compared with 833.
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 Coastal Elementary better than Dixon Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Coastal Elementary ranks higher (68.8 vs 48.4 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 Coastal Elementary and Dixon Middle?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Holly Ridge and Sneads Ferry in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coastal Elementary: 833. Dixon Middle: 997. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coastal Elementary and Dixon Middle rank in North Carolina?
Coastal Elementary is 150th of 1,457 and Dixon Middle is 118th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).