Coats-Erwin Middle vs Dunn Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coats-Erwin Middle
Dunn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
589 students
Dunn Elementary
Dunn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
813 students
| Measure | Coats-Erwin Middle Dunn, North Carolina | Dunn Elementary Dunn, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #240 of 469 | #919 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #11350 of 15,369 | #40989 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 589 | 813 |
| Enrollment | 589 | 813 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 32% |
| city | Dunn | Dunn |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coats-Erwin Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.7 vs 26.1).
- •Coats-Erwin Middle does better on math proficiency (41% vs 32%).
- •Coats-Erwin Middle does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Coats-Erwin Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.5% vs 99.5%).
- •Dunn Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.9).
- •Dunn Elementary is the larger school with 813 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-Erwin Middle better than Dunn Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Coats-Erwin Middle ranks higher (32.7 vs 26.1 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-Erwin Middle and Dunn Elementary?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Dunn and Dunn in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coats-Erwin Middle: 589. Dunn Elementary: 813. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coats-Erwin Middle and Dunn Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Coats-Erwin Middle is 240th of 469 and Dunn Elementary is 919th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).