Grover C Fields Middle vs H J MacDonald Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grover C Fields Middle
New Bern · Public middle · Grades 6–8
542 students
H J MacDonald Middle
New Bern · Public middle · Grades 6–8
632 students
| Measure | Grover C Fields Middle New Bern, North Carolina | H J MacDonald Middle New Bern, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #113 of 469 | #299 of 469 |
| National rank | #7768 of 15,369 | #12653 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 542 | 632 |
| Enrollment | 542 | 632 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.1% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 27% |
| city | New Bern | New Bern |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grover C Fields Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.4 vs 26.1).
- •Grover C Fields Middle does better on math proficiency (38% vs 27%).
- •Grover C Fields Middle does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 39%).
- •Grover C Fields Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.1% vs 99.2%).
- •H J MacDonald Middle does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.4).
- •H J MacDonald Middle is the larger school with 632 students compared with 542.
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 Grover C Fields Middle better than H J MacDonald Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Grover C Fields Middle ranks higher (49.4 vs 26.1 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 Grover C Fields Middle and H J MacDonald Middle?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between New Bern and New Bern in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grover C Fields Middle: 542. H J MacDonald Middle: 632. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grover C Fields Middle and H J MacDonald Middle rank in North Carolina?
Grover C Fields Middle is 113th of 469 and H J MacDonald Middle is 299th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).