Ellerbe Middle vs Mineral Springs Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellerbe Middle
Ellerbe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
182 students
Mineral Springs Elementary
Ellerbe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
441 students
| Measure | Ellerbe Middle Ellerbe, North Carolina | Mineral Springs Elementary Ellerbe, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #260 of 469 | #795 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #11879 of 15,369 | #38704 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 182 | 441 |
| Enrollment | 182 | 441 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.4% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 42% |
| city | Ellerbe | Ellerbe |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (30.2 vs 29.8).
- •Mineral Springs Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 38%).
- •Mineral Springs Elementary does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 35%).
- •Ellerbe Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.4% vs 99.3%).
- •Ellerbe Middle does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 18.4).
- •Mineral Springs Elementary is the larger school with 441 students compared with 182.
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 Ellerbe Middle better than Mineral Springs Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ellerbe Middle and Mineral Springs Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Ellerbe and Ellerbe in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ellerbe Middle: 182. Mineral Springs Elementary: 441. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ellerbe Middle and Mineral Springs Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Ellerbe Middle is 260th of 469 and Mineral Springs Elementary is 795th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).