Crain's Creek Middle vs Northview Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 193 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
Northview Middle
Hickory · Public middle · Grades 6–8
481 students
| Measure | Crain's Creek Middle Carthage, North Carolina | Northview Middle Hickory, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #250 of 469 | #207 of 469 |
| National rank | #11613 of 15,369 | #10765 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 481 | 481 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 481 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Carthage | Hickory |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northview Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.5 vs 31.5).
- •Northview Middle does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Northview Middle does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 48%).
- •Crain's Creek Middle does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.8).
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 Northview Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Northview Middle ranks higher (35.5 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 Northview Middle?
About 193 km in a straight line, between Carthage and Hickory in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crain's Creek Middle: 481. Northview Middle: 481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crain's Creek Middle and Northview Middle rank in North Carolina?
Crain's Creek Middle is 250th of 469 and Northview Middle is 207th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).