Coulwood STEM Academy vs Culbreth Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 182 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coulwood STEM Academy
Charlotte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
632 students
Culbreth Middle
Chapel Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
632 students
| Measure | Coulwood STEM Academy Charlotte, North Carolina | Culbreth Middle Chapel Hill, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #271 of 469 | #21 of 469 |
| National rank | #12179 of 15,369 | #2093 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 632 | 632 |
| Enrollment | 632 | 632 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 33.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 59% |
| city | Charlotte | Chapel Hill |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Culbreth Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 28.6).
- •Culbreth Middle does better on math proficiency (59% vs 42%).
- •Culbreth Middle does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 31%).
- •Culbreth Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.9% vs 99.5%).
- •Culbreth Middle does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.0).
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 Coulwood STEM Academy better than Culbreth Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Culbreth Middle ranks higher (76.4 vs 28.6 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 Coulwood STEM Academy and Culbreth Middle?
About 182 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Chapel Hill in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coulwood STEM Academy: 632. Culbreth Middle: 632. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coulwood STEM Academy and Culbreth Middle rank in North Carolina?
Coulwood STEM Academy is 271st of 469 and Culbreth Middle is 21st of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).