Crain's Creek Middle vs Vass-Lakeview Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.5 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
Vass-Lakeview Elementary
Vass · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
511 students
| Measure | Crain's Creek Middle Carthage, North Carolina | Vass-Lakeview Elementary Vass, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #250 of 469 | #360 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #11613 of 15,369 | #26701 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 481 | 511 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 511 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 40.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 43% |
| city | Carthage | Vass |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vass-Lakeview Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.7 vs 31.5).
- •Vass-Lakeview Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 32%).
- •Crain's Creek Middle does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 45%).
- •Vass-Lakeview Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.7% vs 99.4%).
- •Crain's Creek Middle does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.0).
- •Vass-Lakeview Elementary is the larger school with 511 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 Vass-Lakeview Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Vass-Lakeview Elementary ranks higher (47.7 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 Vass-Lakeview Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Carthage and Vass in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crain's Creek Middle: 481. Vass-Lakeview Elementary: 511. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crain's Creek Middle and Vass-Lakeview Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Crain's Creek Middle is 250th of 469 and Vass-Lakeview Elementary is 360th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).