E B Frink Middle vs Spring Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 8.1 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
Spring Creek Elementary
Goldsboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
804 students
| Measure | E B Frink Middle La Grange, North Carolina | Spring Creek Elementary Goldsboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #262 of 469 | #1050 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #11959 of 15,369 | #43361 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 488 | 804 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 804 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 36% |
| city | La Grange | Goldsboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •E B Frink Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.8 vs 22.4).
- •E B Frink Middle does better on math proficiency (39% vs 36%).
- •E B Frink Middle does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 30%).
- •Spring Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.4%).
- •Spring Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.3).
- •Spring Creek Elementary is the larger school with 804 students compared with 488.
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 Spring Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), E B Frink Middle ranks higher (29.8 vs 22.4 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 E B Frink Middle and Spring Creek Elementary?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between La Grange and Goldsboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
E B Frink Middle: 488. Spring Creek Elementary: 804. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do E B Frink Middle and Spring Creek Elementary rank in North Carolina?
E B Frink Middle is 262nd of 469 and Spring Creek Elementary is 1050th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).