Ferndale Middle vs Middle College at GTCC-High Point
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.7 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
Middle College at GTCC-High Point
High Point · Public high · Grades 9–13
194 students
| Measure | Ferndale Middle High Point, North Carolina | Middle College at GTCC-High Point High Point, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #433 of 469 | #189 of 528 |
| National rank | #14596 of 15,369 | #7810 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 486 | 194 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 194 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 69.5% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 64.5% |
| city | High Point | High Point |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Middle College at GTCC-High Point scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.2 vs 14.8).
- •Middle College at GTCC-High Point does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 18%).
- •Middle College at GTCC-High Point does better on reading proficiency (69.5% vs 27%).
- •Middle College at GTCC-High Point does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.5% vs 99.4%).
- •Ferndale Middle does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 19.4).
- •Ferndale Middle is the larger school with 486 students compared with 194.
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 Middle College at GTCC-High Point?
On the Success Index (US), Middle College at GTCC-High Point ranks higher (52.2 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 Middle College at GTCC-High Point?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between High Point and High Point in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ferndale Middle: 486. Middle College at GTCC-High Point: 194. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ferndale Middle and Middle College at GTCC-High Point rank in North Carolina?
Ferndale Middle is 433rd of 469 and Middle College at GTCC-High Point is 189th of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).