Ferndale Middle vs Penn-Griffin Schools
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.9 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
Penn-Griffin Schools
High Point · Public high · Grades 6–12
539 students
| Measure | Ferndale Middle High Point, North Carolina | Penn-Griffin Schools High Point, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #433 of 469 | #353 of 528 |
| National rank | #14596 of 15,369 | #12847 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 486 | 539 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 539 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 30% |
| city | High Point | High Point |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Penn-Griffin Schools scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.2 vs 14.8).
- •Penn-Griffin Schools does better on math proficiency (30% vs 18%).
- •Penn-Griffin Schools does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 27%).
- •Penn-Griffin Schools does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.7% vs 99.4%).
- •Penn-Griffin Schools does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.7).
- •Penn-Griffin Schools is the larger school with 539 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 Penn-Griffin Schools?
On the Success Index (US), Penn-Griffin Schools ranks higher (32.2 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 Penn-Griffin Schools?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between High Point and High Point in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ferndale Middle: 486. Penn-Griffin Schools: 539. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ferndale Middle and Penn-Griffin Schools rank in North Carolina?
Ferndale Middle is 433rd of 469 and Penn-Griffin Schools is 353rd of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).