Davis Drive Middle vs Kennedy Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 203 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Davis Drive Middle
Cary · Public middle · Grades 6–8
992 students
Kennedy Middle
Charlotte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
990 students
| Measure | Davis Drive Middle Cary, North Carolina | Kennedy Middle Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5 of 469 | #284 of 469 |
| National rank | #702 of 15,369 | #12350 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 992 | 990 |
| Enrollment | 992 | 990 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.3% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 38% |
| city | Cary | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Davis Drive Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.4 vs 27.7).
- •Davis Drive Middle does better on math proficiency (83% vs 38%).
- •Davis Drive Middle does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 41%).
- •Davis Drive Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.3% vs 99.7%).
- •Davis Drive Middle does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 18.3).
- •Davis Drive Middle is the larger school with 992 students compared with 990.
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 Davis Drive Middle better than Kennedy Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Davis Drive Middle ranks higher (85.4 vs 27.7 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 Davis Drive Middle and Kennedy Middle?
About 203 km in a straight line, between Cary and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Davis Drive Middle: 992. Kennedy Middle: 990. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Davis Drive Middle and Kennedy Middle rank in North Carolina?
Davis Drive Middle is 5th of 469 and Kennedy Middle is 284th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).