Gray's Creek Middle vs Parkton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gray's Creek Middle
Hope Mills · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,068 students
Parkton Elementary
Parkton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
592 students
| Measure | Gray's Creek Middle Hope Mills, North Carolina | Parkton Elementary Parkton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #159 of 469 | #1445 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #9640 of 15,369 | #49798 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,068 | 592 |
| Enrollment | 1,068 | 592 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.4% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 18% |
| city | Hope Mills | Parkton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gray's Creek Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.8 vs 8.6).
- •Gray's Creek Middle does better on math proficiency (35% vs 18%).
- •Gray's Creek Middle does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 25%).
- •Gray's Creek Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.4% vs 99.5%).
- •Gray's Creek Middle does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 21.1).
- •Gray's Creek Middle is the larger school with 1,068 students compared with 592.
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 Gray's Creek Middle better than Parkton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gray's Creek Middle ranks higher (40.8 vs 8.6 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 Gray's Creek Middle and Parkton Elementary?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Hope Mills and Parkton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gray's Creek Middle: 1,068. Parkton Elementary: 592. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gray's Creek Middle and Parkton Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Gray's Creek Middle is 159th of 469 and Parkton Elementary is 1445th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).