Douglas Byrd Middle vs R Max Abbott Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.0 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
R Max Abbott Middle
Fayetteville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
704 students
| Measure | Douglas Byrd Middle Fayetteville, North Carolina | R Max Abbott Middle Fayetteville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #412 of 469 | #251 of 469 |
| National rank | #14367 of 15,369 | #11630 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 855 | 704 |
| Enrollment | 855 | 704 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 31% |
| city | Fayetteville | Fayetteville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •R Max Abbott Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.5 vs 16.4).
- •R Max Abbott Middle does better on math proficiency (31% vs 12%).
- •R Max Abbott Middle does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 26%).
- •Douglas Byrd Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.2% vs 98.3%).
- •Douglas Byrd Middle does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.4).
- •Douglas Byrd Middle is the larger school with 855 students compared with 704.
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 R Max Abbott Middle?
On the Success Index (US), R Max Abbott Middle ranks higher (31.5 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 R Max Abbott Middle?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Fayetteville and Fayetteville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglas Byrd Middle: 855. R Max Abbott Middle: 704. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglas Byrd Middle and R Max Abbott Middle rank in North Carolina?
Douglas Byrd Middle is 412th of 469 and R Max Abbott Middle is 251st of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).