H J MacDonald Middle vs J.T. Barber Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
H J MacDonald Middle
New Bern · Public middle · Grades 6–8
632 students
J.T. Barber Elementary
New Bern · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
270 students
| Measure | H J MacDonald Middle New Bern, North Carolina | J.T. Barber Elementary New Bern, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #299 of 469 | #1280 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #12653 of 15,369 | #47250 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 632 | 270 |
| Enrollment | 632 | 270 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 96.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 7.5% |
| city | New Bern | New Bern |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •H J MacDonald Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.1 vs 15.8).
- •H J MacDonald Middle does better on math proficiency (27% vs 7.5%).
- •H J MacDonald Middle does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 22%).
- •J.T. Barber Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.3% vs 99.2%).
- •J.T. Barber Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.4).
- •H J MacDonald Middle is the larger school with 632 students compared with 270.
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 H J MacDonald Middle better than J.T. Barber Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), H J MacDonald Middle ranks higher (26.1 vs 15.8 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 H J MacDonald Middle and J.T. Barber Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between New Bern and New Bern in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
H J MacDonald Middle: 632. J.T. Barber Elementary: 270. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do H J MacDonald Middle and J.T. Barber Elementary rank in North Carolina?
H J MacDonald Middle is 299th of 469 and J.T. Barber Elementary is 1280th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).