Cranberry Middle vs Foothills Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 54 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cranberry Middle
Elk Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
202 students
Foothills Community School
Marion · Public middle · Grades 6–8
200 students
| Measure | Cranberry Middle Elk Park, North Carolina | Foothills Community School Marion, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #71 of 469 | #203 of 469 |
| National rank | #5253 of 15,369 | #10704 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 202 | 200 |
| Enrollment | 202 | 200 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 32% |
| city | Elk Park | Marion |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cranberry Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 35.7).
- •Cranberry Middle does better on math proficiency (67% vs 32%).
- •Cranberry Middle does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Cranberry Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96% vs 98.5%).
- •Cranberry Middle does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 18.2).
- •Cranberry Middle is the larger school with 202 students compared with 200.
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 Cranberry Middle better than Foothills Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Cranberry Middle ranks higher (61.0 vs 35.7 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 Cranberry Middle and Foothills Community School?
About 54 km in a straight line, between Elk Park and Marion in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cranberry Middle: 202. Foothills Community School: 200. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cranberry Middle and Foothills Community School rank in North Carolina?
Cranberry Middle is 71st of 469 and Foothills Community School is 203rd of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).