Douglas Byrd Middle vs Mary McArthur Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Douglas Byrd Middle
Fayetteville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
855 students
Mary McArthur Elementary
Fayetteville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students
| Measure | Douglas Byrd Middle Fayetteville, North Carolina | Mary McArthur Elementary Fayetteville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #412 of 469 | #1212 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #14367 of 15,369 | #46017 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 855 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 855 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 97.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 24% |
| city | Fayetteville | Fayetteville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary McArthur Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.1 vs 16.4).
- •Mary McArthur Elementary does better on math proficiency (24% vs 12%).
- •Mary McArthur Elementary does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 26%).
- •Mary McArthur Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.8% vs 98.2%).
- •Douglas Byrd Middle does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.9).
- •Douglas Byrd Middle is the larger school with 855 students compared with 447.
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 Douglas Byrd Middle better than Mary McArthur Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mary McArthur Elementary ranks higher (18.1 vs 16.4 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 Douglas Byrd Middle and Mary McArthur Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Fayetteville and Fayetteville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglas Byrd Middle: 855. Mary McArthur Elementary: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglas Byrd Middle and Mary McArthur Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Douglas Byrd Middle is 412th of 469 and Mary McArthur Elementary is 1212th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).