East Middle vs James E Shepard Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 105 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Middle
Biscoe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
422 students
James E Shepard Middle
Durham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
423 students
| Measure | East Middle Biscoe, North Carolina | James E Shepard Middle Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #324 of 469 | #422 of 469 |
| National rank | #12996 of 15,369 | #14472 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 422 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 19% |
| city | Biscoe | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.2 vs 15.7).
- •East Middle does better on math proficiency (33% vs 19%).
- •East Middle does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 23%).
- •James E Shepard Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.6% vs 99.3%).
- •James E Shepard Middle does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.1).
- •James E Shepard Middle is the larger school with 423 students compared with 422.
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 Middle better than James E Shepard Middle?
On the Success Index (US), East Middle ranks higher (24.2 vs 15.7 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 Middle and James E Shepard Middle?
About 105 km in a straight line, between Biscoe and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Middle: 422. James E Shepard Middle: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Middle and James E Shepard Middle rank in North Carolina?
East Middle is 324th of 469 and James E Shepard Middle is 422nd of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).