E Lawson Brown Middle vs R-S Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 176 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
E Lawson Brown Middle
Thomasville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
560 students
R-S Middle School
Rutherfordton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
561 students
| Measure | E Lawson Brown Middle Thomasville, North Carolina | R-S Middle School Rutherfordton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #238 of 469 | #242 of 469 |
| National rank | #11328 of 15,369 | #11383 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 560 | 561 |
| Enrollment | 560 | 561 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.4% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 38% |
| city | Thomasville | Rutherfordton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (32.8 vs 32.6).
- •E Lawson Brown Middle does better on math proficiency (39% vs 38%).
- •R-S Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 45%).
- •R-S Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.2% vs 98.4%).
- •E Lawson Brown Middle does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.7).
- •R-S Middle School is the larger school with 561 students compared with 560.
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 Lawson Brown Middle better than R-S Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are E Lawson Brown Middle and R-S Middle School?
About 176 km in a straight line, between Thomasville and Rutherfordton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
E Lawson Brown Middle: 560. R-S Middle School: 561. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do E Lawson Brown Middle and R-S Middle School rank in North Carolina?
E Lawson Brown Middle is 238th of 469 and R-S Middle School is 242nd of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).