Costner Elementary vs W C Friday Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Costner Elementary
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students
W C Friday Middle School
Dallas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
618 students
| Measure | Costner Elementary Dallas, North Carolina | W C Friday Middle School Dallas, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #766 of 1,457 | #256 of 469 |
| National rank | #38134 of 50,301 | #11782 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 430 | 618 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 618 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 44% |
| city | Dallas | Dallas |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (30.6 vs 30.8).
- •W C Friday Middle School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 40%).
- •W C Friday Middle School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 39%).
- •Costner Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.5%).
- •Costner Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 18.2).
- •W C Friday Middle School is the larger school with 618 students compared with 430.
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 Costner Elementary better than W C Friday Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Costner Elementary and W C Friday Middle School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Costner Elementary: 430. W C Friday Middle School: 618. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Costner Elementary and W C Friday Middle School rank in North Carolina?
Costner Elementary is 766th of 1,457 and W C Friday Middle School is 256th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).