East Lincoln Middle vs Pumpkin Center Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Lincoln Middle
Iron Station · Public middle · Grades 6–8
738 students
Pumpkin Center Primary
Lincolnton · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
325 students
| Measure | East Lincoln Middle Iron Station, North Carolina | Pumpkin Center Primary Lincolnton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #49 of 469 | #915 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #4095 of 15,369 | #40945 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 738 | 325 |
| Enrollment | 738 | 325 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.8% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | – |
| Math proficiency | 56% | – |
| city | Iron Station | Lincolnton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Lincoln Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.5 vs 26.2).
- •East Lincoln Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.8% vs 99.1%).
- •Pumpkin Center Primary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.4).
- •East Lincoln Middle is the larger school with 738 students compared with 325.
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 East Lincoln Middle better than Pumpkin Center Primary?
On the Success Index (US), East Lincoln Middle ranks higher (66.5 vs 26.2 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 East Lincoln Middle and Pumpkin Center Primary?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Iron Station and Lincolnton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Lincoln Middle: 738. Pumpkin Center Primary: 325. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Lincoln Middle and Pumpkin Center Primary rank in North Carolina?
East Lincoln Middle is 49th of 469 and Pumpkin Center Primary is 915th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).