Cuthbertson Middle vs New Town Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cuthbertson Middle
Waxhaw · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,323 students
New Town Elementary
Waxhaw · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
691 students
| Measure | Cuthbertson Middle Waxhaw, North Carolina | New Town Elementary Waxhaw, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #14 of 469 | #10 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #1393 of 15,369 | #1587 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,323 | 691 |
| Enrollment | 1,323 | 691 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11% | 10.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 81% |
| city | Waxhaw | Waxhaw |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Town Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.2 vs 80.6).
- •New Town Elementary does better on math proficiency (81% vs 79%).
- •New Town Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 75%).
- •New Town Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.9% vs 11%).
- •New Town Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 22.8).
- •Cuthbertson Middle is the larger school with 1,323 students compared with 691.
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 Cuthbertson Middle better than New Town Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), New Town Elementary ranks higher (87.2 vs 80.6 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 Cuthbertson Middle and New Town Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Waxhaw and Waxhaw in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cuthbertson Middle: 1,323. New Town Elementary: 691. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cuthbertson Middle and New Town Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Cuthbertson Middle is 14th of 469 and New Town Elementary is 10th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).