Ferndale Middle vs Kirkman Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ferndale Middle
High Point · Public middle · Grades 6–8
486 students
Kirkman Park Elementary
High Point · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
236 students
| Measure | Ferndale Middle High Point, North Carolina | Kirkman Park Elementary High Point, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #433 of 469 | #1255 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #14596 of 15,369 | #46869 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 486 | 236 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 236 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 12% |
| city | High Point | High Point |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kirkman Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.5 vs 14.8).
- •Ferndale Middle does better on math proficiency (18% vs 12%).
- •Ferndale Middle does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Kirkman Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.7% vs 99.4%).
- •Kirkman Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 15.7).
- •Ferndale Middle is the larger school with 486 students compared with 236.
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 Ferndale Middle better than Kirkman Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kirkman Park Elementary ranks higher (16.5 vs 14.8 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 Ferndale Middle and Kirkman Park Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between High Point and High Point in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ferndale Middle: 486. Kirkman Park Elementary: 236. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ferndale Middle and Kirkman Park Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Ferndale Middle is 433rd of 469 and Kirkman Park Elementary is 1255th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).