Fairmont Middle vs West Edgecombe Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 200 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairmont Middle
Fairmont · Public middle · Grades 5–8
253 students
West Edgecombe Middle
Rocky Mount · Public middle · Grades 6–8
249 students
| Measure | Fairmont Middle Fairmont, North Carolina | West Edgecombe Middle Rocky Mount, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #424 of 469 | #350 of 469 |
| National rank | #14486 of 15,369 | #13431 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 253 | 249 |
| Enrollment | 253 | 249 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 96.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 23% |
| city | Fairmont | Rocky Mount |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Edgecombe Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.0 vs 15.6).
- •West Edgecombe Middle does better on math proficiency (23% vs 10%).
- •West Edgecombe Middle does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 20%).
- •West Edgecombe Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.8% vs 98.8%).
- •Fairmont Middle does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.6).
- •Fairmont Middle is the larger school with 253 students compared with 249.
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 Fairmont Middle better than West Edgecombe Middle?
On the Success Index (US), West Edgecombe Middle ranks higher (22.0 vs 15.6 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 Fairmont Middle and West Edgecombe Middle?
About 200 km in a straight line, between Fairmont and Rocky Mount in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairmont Middle: 253. West Edgecombe Middle: 249. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairmont Middle and West Edgecombe Middle rank in North Carolina?
Fairmont Middle is 424th of 469 and West Edgecombe Middle is 350th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).