Greenwood Middle vs Third Creek Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 267 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greenwood Middle
Goldsboro · Public middle · Grades 5–8
402 students
Third Creek Middle
Statesville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
402 students
| Measure | Greenwood Middle Goldsboro, North Carolina | Third Creek Middle Statesville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #306 of 469 | #457 of 469 |
| National rank | #12729 of 15,369 | #15142 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 402 | 402 |
| Enrollment | 402 | 402 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.5% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 6% |
| city | Goldsboro | Statesville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Greenwood Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.7 vs 9.4).
- •Greenwood Middle does better on math proficiency (36% vs 6%).
- •Greenwood Middle does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 20%).
- •Greenwood Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.5% vs 99.3%).
- •Third Creek Middle does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 16.8).
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 Greenwood Middle better than Third Creek Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Greenwood Middle ranks higher (25.7 vs 9.4 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 Greenwood Middle and Third Creek Middle?
About 267 km in a straight line, between Goldsboro and Statesville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Greenwood Middle: 402. Third Creek Middle: 402. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Greenwood Middle and Third Creek Middle rank in North Carolina?
Greenwood Middle is 306th of 469 and Third Creek Middle is 457th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).