Elise Middle vs Piney Grove Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 131 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elise Middle
Robbins · Public middle · Grades 6–8
192 students
Piney Grove Middle School
Lawsonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
189 students
| Measure | Elise Middle Robbins, North Carolina | Piney Grove Middle School Lawsonville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #313 of 469 | #169 of 469 |
| National rank | #12853 of 15,369 | #9913 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 192 | 189 |
| Enrollment | 192 | 189 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.4% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 44% |
| city | Robbins | Lawsonville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Piney Grove Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.6 vs 25.0).
- •Piney Grove Middle School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 26%).
- •Piney Grove Middle School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 31%).
- •Elise Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.4% vs 98.4%).
- •Elise Middle does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.8).
- •Elise Middle is the larger school with 192 students compared with 189.
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 Elise Middle better than Piney Grove Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Piney Grove Middle School ranks higher (39.6 vs 25.0 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 Elise Middle and Piney Grove Middle School?
About 131 km in a straight line, between Robbins and Lawsonville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elise Middle: 192. Piney Grove Middle School: 189. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elise Middle and Piney Grove Middle School rank in North Carolina?
Elise Middle is 313th of 469 and Piney Grove Middle School is 169th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).