Ferndale Middle vs Welborn Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.6 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
Welborn Middle
High Point · Public middle · Grades 6–8
376 students
| Measure | Ferndale Middle High Point, North Carolina | Welborn Middle High Point, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #433 of 469 | #397 of 469 |
| National rank | #14596 of 15,369 | #14208 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 486 | 376 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 14% |
| city | High Point | High Point |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Welborn Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.4 vs 14.8).
- •Ferndale Middle does better on math proficiency (18% vs 14%).
- •Ferndale Middle does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 26%).
- •Welborn Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.4%).
- •Welborn Middle does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.7).
- •Ferndale Middle is the larger school with 486 students compared with 376.
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 Welborn Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Welborn Middle ranks higher (17.4 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 Welborn Middle?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between High Point and High Point in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ferndale Middle: 486. Welborn Middle: 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ferndale Middle and Welborn Middle rank in North Carolina?
Ferndale Middle is 433rd of 469 and Welborn Middle is 397th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).