East Middle vs Star Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.6 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
Star Elementary
Star · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
272 students
| Measure | East Middle Biscoe, North Carolina | Star Elementary Star, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #324 of 469 | #948 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #12996 of 15,369 | #41545 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 422 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 27% |
| city | Biscoe | Star |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Star Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.3 vs 24.2).
- •East Middle does better on math proficiency (33% vs 27%).
- •Star Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Star Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.3%).
- •East Middle is the larger school with 422 students compared with 272.
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 Star Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Star Elementary ranks higher (25.3 vs 24.2 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 Middle and Star Elementary?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Biscoe and Star in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Middle: 422. Star Elementary: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Middle and Star Elementary rank in North Carolina?
East Middle is 324th of 469 and Star Elementary is 948th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).