Coats Elementary vs Coats-Erwin Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coats Elementary
Coats · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
633 students
Coats-Erwin Middle
Dunn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
589 students
| Measure | Coats Elementary Coats, North Carolina | Coats-Erwin Middle Dunn, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #842 of 1,457 | #240 of 469 |
| National rank | #39737 of 50,301 | #11350 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 633 | 589 |
| Enrollment | 633 | 589 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.7% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 41% |
| city | Coats | Dunn |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coats-Erwin Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.7 vs 28.1).
- •Coats-Erwin Middle does better on math proficiency (41% vs 31%).
- •Coats-Erwin Middle does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 39%).
- •Coats Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.7% vs 98.5%).
- •Coats Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.9).
- •Coats Elementary is the larger school with 633 students compared with 589.
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 Coats Elementary better than Coats-Erwin Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Coats-Erwin Middle ranks higher (32.7 vs 28.1 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 Coats Elementary and Coats-Erwin Middle?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Coats and Dunn in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coats Elementary: 633. Coats-Erwin Middle: 589. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coats Elementary and Coats-Erwin Middle rank in North Carolina?
Coats Elementary is 842nd of 1,457 and Coats-Erwin Middle is 240th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).