Fred T Foard High vs Jacobs Fork Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 400 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fred T Foard High
Newton · Public high · Grades 9–12
930 students
Jacobs Fork Middle
Newton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
482 students
| Measure | Fred T Foard High Newton, North Carolina | Jacobs Fork Middle Newton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #206 of 528 | #96 of 469 |
| National rank | #8594 of 16,910 | #6818 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 930 | 482 |
| Enrollment | 930 | 482 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.9% | 52.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 49% |
| city | Newton | Newton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jacobs Fork Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.8 vs 49.2).
- •Fred T Foard High does better on math proficiency (51% vs 49%).
- •Fred T Foard High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.9% vs 52.9%).
- •Jacobs Fork Middle does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 22.1).
- •Fred T Foard High is the larger school with 930 students compared with 482.
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 Fred T Foard High better than Jacobs Fork Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Jacobs Fork Middle ranks higher (53.8 vs 49.2 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 Fred T Foard High and Jacobs Fork Middle?
About 400 m in a straight line, between Newton and Newton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fred T Foard High: 930. Jacobs Fork Middle: 482. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fred T Foard High and Jacobs Fork Middle rank in North Carolina?
Fred T Foard High is 206th of 528 and Jacobs Fork Middle is 96th of 469 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).