Crest Middle vs Thomas Jefferson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 150 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crest Middle
Shelby · Public middle · Grades 6–8
810 students
Thomas Jefferson Middle
Winston-Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
808 students
| Measure | Crest Middle Shelby, North Carolina | Thomas Jefferson Middle Winston-Salem, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #128 of 469 | #119 of 469 |
| National rank | #8422 of 15,369 | #8007 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 810 | 808 |
| Enrollment | 810 | 808 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 53% |
| city | Shelby | Winston-Salem |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.4 vs 46.4).
- •Crest Middle does better on math proficiency (57% vs 53%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Crest Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.6%).
- •Crest Middle does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.2).
- •Crest Middle is the larger school with 810 students compared with 808.
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 Crest Middle better than Thomas Jefferson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Jefferson Middle ranks higher (48.4 vs 46.4 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 Crest Middle and Thomas Jefferson Middle?
About 150 km in a straight line, between Shelby and Winston-Salem in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crest Middle: 810. Thomas Jefferson Middle: 808. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crest Middle and Thomas Jefferson Middle rank in North Carolina?
Crest Middle is 128th of 469 and Thomas Jefferson Middle is 119th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).