Crain's Creek Middle vs STARS Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.8 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
STARS Charter
Vass · Charter other · Grades K–12
885 students
| Measure | Crain's Creek Middle Carthage, North Carolina | STARS Charter Vass, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #250 of 469 | – |
| National rank | #11613 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 481 | 885 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 885 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 53% |
| city | Carthage | Vass |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •STARS Charter does better on math proficiency (53% vs 32%).
- •STARS Charter does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 48%).
- •STARS Charter does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.0).
- •STARS Charter is the larger school with 885 students compared with 481.
- •Crain's Creek Middle is a public school while STARS Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 STARS Charter?
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 Crain's Creek Middle and STARS Charter?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Carthage and Vass in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crain's Creek Middle: 481. STARS Charter: 885. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crain's Creek Middle and STARS Charter rank in North Carolina?
Crain's Creek Middle is 250th of 469 and STARS Charter is unranked among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).