East Surry High vs Pilot Mountain Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Surry High
Pilot Mountain · Public high · Grades 9–12
576 students
Pilot Mountain Middle
Pilot Mountain · Public middle · Grades 6–8
401 students
| Measure | East Surry High Pilot Mountain, North Carolina | Pilot Mountain Middle Pilot Mountain, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #266 of 528 | #112 of 469 |
| National rank | #10468 of 16,910 | #7731 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 576 | 401 |
| Enrollment | 576 | 401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 54% |
| city | Pilot Mountain | Pilot Mountain |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pilot Mountain Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.6 vs 42.0).
- •Pilot Mountain Middle does better on math proficiency (54% vs 52%).
- •Pilot Mountain Middle does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 57%).
- •Pilot Mountain Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.5%).
- •Pilot Mountain Middle does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 18.0).
- •East Surry High is the larger school with 576 students compared with 401.
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 Surry High better than Pilot Mountain Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pilot Mountain Middle ranks higher (49.6 vs 42.0 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 Surry High and Pilot Mountain Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Pilot Mountain and Pilot Mountain in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Surry High: 576. Pilot Mountain Middle: 401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Surry High and Pilot Mountain Middle rank in North Carolina?
East Surry High is 266th of 528 and Pilot Mountain Middle is 112th of 469 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).