Ferndale Middle vs Northwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.9 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
Northwood Elementary
High Point · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students
| Measure | Ferndale Middle High Point, North Carolina | Northwood Elementary High Point, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #433 of 469 | #1386 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #14596 of 15,369 | #48742 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 486 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 19% |
| city | High Point | High Point |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ferndale Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.8 vs 12.4).
- •Northwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (19% vs 18%).
- •Ferndale Middle does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 25%).
- •Ferndale Middle does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.2).
- •Northwood Elementary is the larger school with 502 students compared with 486.
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 Northwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ferndale Middle ranks higher (14.8 vs 12.4 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 Ferndale Middle and Northwood Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between High Point and High Point in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ferndale Middle: 486. Northwood Elementary: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ferndale Middle and Northwood Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Ferndale Middle is 433rd of 469 and Northwood Elementary is 1386th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).