Crain's Creek Middle vs New Century Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 8.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crain's Creek Middle
Carthage · Public middle · Grades 6–8
481 students
New Century Middle
Cameron · Public middle · Grades 6–8
602 students
| Measure | Crain's Creek Middle Carthage, North Carolina | New Century Middle Cameron, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #250 of 469 | #74 of 469 |
| National rank | #11613 of 15,369 | #5437 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 481 | 602 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 602 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 32.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 41% |
| city | Carthage | Cameron |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Century Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.2 vs 31.5).
- •New Century Middle does better on math proficiency (41% vs 32%).
- •New Century Middle does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 48%).
- •New Century Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.4% vs 99.4%).
- •New Century Middle does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.0).
- •New Century Middle is the larger school with 602 students compared with 481.
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 Crain's Creek Middle better than New Century Middle?
On the Success Index (US), New Century Middle ranks higher (60.2 vs 31.5 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 Crain's Creek Middle and New Century Middle?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Carthage and Cameron in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crain's Creek Middle: 481. New Century Middle: 602. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crain's Creek Middle and New Century Middle rank in North Carolina?
Crain's Creek Middle is 250th of 469 and New Century Middle is 74th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).