Crain's Creek Middle vs Union Pines High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.6 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
Union Pines High
Cameron · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,462 students
| Measure | Crain's Creek Middle Carthage, North Carolina | Union Pines High Cameron, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #250 of 469 | #143 of 528 |
| National rank | #11613 of 15,369 | #6424 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 481 | 1,462 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 1,462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 31.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 25.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 61% |
| city | Carthage | Cameron |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union Pines High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 31.5).
- •Union Pines High does better on math proficiency (61% vs 32%).
- •Union Pines High does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 48%).
- •Union Pines High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.7% vs 99.4%).
- •Crain's Creek Middle does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 25.2).
- •Union Pines High is the larger school with 1,462 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 Union Pines High?
On the Success Index (US), Union Pines High ranks higher (57.6 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 Union Pines High?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Carthage and Cameron in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crain's Creek Middle: 481. Union Pines High: 1,462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crain's Creek Middle and Union Pines High rank in North Carolina?
Crain's Creek Middle is 250th of 469 and Union Pines High is 143rd of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).