Cranberry Middle vs Newland Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 8.1 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
Newland Elementary
Newland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
214 students
| Measure | Cranberry Middle Elk Park, North Carolina | Newland Elementary Newland, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #71 of 469 | #821 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #5253 of 15,369 | #39277 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 202 | 214 |
| Enrollment | 202 | 214 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96% | 96.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 37% |
| city | Elk Park | Newland |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cranberry Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 28.9).
- •Cranberry Middle does better on math proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •Cranberry Middle does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Cranberry Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96% vs 96.7%).
- •Cranberry Middle does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.3).
- •Newland Elementary is the larger school with 214 students compared with 202.
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 Newland Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cranberry Middle ranks higher (61.0 vs 28.9 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 Newland Elementary?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Elk Park and Newland in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cranberry Middle: 202. Newland Elementary: 214. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cranberry Middle and Newland Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Cranberry Middle is 71st of 469 and Newland Elementary is 821st of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).