E B Frink Middle vs North Windy Ridge Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 433 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
E B Frink Middle
La Grange · Public middle · Grades 6–8
488 students
North Windy Ridge Intermediate
Weaverville · Public middle · Grades 5–6
487 students
| Measure | E B Frink Middle La Grange, North Carolina | North Windy Ridge Intermediate Weaverville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #262 of 469 | #104 of 469 |
| National rank | #11959 of 15,369 | #7218 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 488 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 61% |
| city | La Grange | Weaverville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Windy Ridge Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.9 vs 29.8).
- •North Windy Ridge Intermediate does better on math proficiency (61% vs 39%).
- •North Windy Ridge Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 37%).
- •North Windy Ridge Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.2% vs 99.4%).
- •North Windy Ridge Intermediate does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.3).
- •E B Frink Middle is the larger school with 488 students compared with 487.
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 E B Frink Middle better than North Windy Ridge Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), North Windy Ridge Intermediate ranks higher (51.9 vs 29.8 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 E B Frink Middle and North Windy Ridge Intermediate?
About 433 km in a straight line, between La Grange and Weaverville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
E B Frink Middle: 488. North Windy Ridge Intermediate: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do E B Frink Middle and North Windy Ridge Intermediate rank in North Carolina?
E B Frink Middle is 262nd of 469 and North Windy Ridge Intermediate is 104th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).