H J MacDonald Middle vs New Bern High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.4 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
New Bern High
New Bern · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,637 students
| Measure | H J MacDonald Middle New Bern, North Carolina | New Bern High New Bern, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #299 of 469 | #228 of 528 |
| National rank | #12653 of 15,369 | #9367 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 632 | 1,637 |
| Enrollment | 632 | 1,637 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 27.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 48% |
| city | New Bern | New Bern |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Bern High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.3 vs 26.1).
- •New Bern High does better on math proficiency (48% vs 27%).
- •New Bern High does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 39%).
- •New Bern High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51% vs 99.2%).
- •H J MacDonald Middle does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 27.7).
- •New Bern High is the larger school with 1,637 students compared with 632.
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 New Bern High?
On the Success Index (US), New Bern High ranks higher (46.3 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 H J MacDonald Middle and New Bern High?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between New Bern and New Bern in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
H J MacDonald Middle: 632. New Bern High: 1,637. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do H J MacDonald Middle and New Bern High rank in North Carolina?
H J MacDonald Middle is 299th of 469 and New Bern High is 228th of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).