H J MacDonald Middle vs West Craven Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 12 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
West Craven Middle
New Bern · Public middle · Grades 6–8
614 students
| Measure | H J MacDonald Middle New Bern, North Carolina | West Craven Middle New Bern, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #299 of 469 | #399 of 469 |
| National rank | #12653 of 15,369 | #14261 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 632 | 614 |
| Enrollment | 632 | 614 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 97.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 15% |
| 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 17.1).
- •H J MacDonald Middle does better on math proficiency (27% vs 15%).
- •H J MacDonald Middle does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •West Craven Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.6% vs 99.2%).
- •H J MacDonald Middle does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.5).
- •H J MacDonald Middle is the larger school with 632 students compared with 614.
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 West Craven Middle?
On the Success Index (US), H J MacDonald Middle ranks higher (26.1 vs 17.1 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 West Craven Middle?
About 12 km in a straight line, between New Bern and New Bern in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
H J MacDonald Middle: 632. West Craven Middle: 614. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do H J MacDonald Middle and West Craven Middle rank in North Carolina?
H J MacDonald Middle is 299th of 469 and West Craven Middle is 399th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).