Elkin Middle vs Starmount Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elkin Middle
Elkin · Public middle · Grades 7–8
193 students
Starmount Middle
Boonville · Public middle · Grades 6–9
502 students
| Measure | Elkin Middle Elkin, North Carolina | Starmount Middle Boonville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #58 of 469 | #273 of 469 |
| National rank | #4389 of 15,369 | #12225 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–9 |
| Students | 193 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 193 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.7% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 39% |
| city | Elkin | Boonville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elkin Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.9 vs 28.4).
- •Elkin Middle does better on math proficiency (52% vs 39%).
- •Elkin Middle does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Elkin Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.7% vs 99.4%).
- •Elkin Middle does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 19.3).
- •Starmount Middle is the larger school with 502 students compared with 193.
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 Elkin Middle better than Starmount Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Elkin Middle ranks higher (64.9 vs 28.4 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 Elkin Middle and Starmount Middle?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Elkin and Boonville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elkin Middle: 193. Starmount Middle: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elkin Middle and Starmount Middle rank in North Carolina?
Elkin Middle is 58th of 469 and Starmount Middle is 273rd of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).