Havelock Middle vs Lakewood Montessori Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 221 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Havelock Middle
Havelock · Public middle · Grades 6–8
313 students
Lakewood Montessori Middle
Durham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
309 students
| Measure | Havelock Middle Havelock, North Carolina | Lakewood Montessori Middle Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #293 of 469 | #94 of 469 |
| National rank | #12448 of 15,369 | #6655 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 313 | 309 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 309 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.2% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 56% |
| city | Havelock | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakewood Montessori Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.5 vs 27.2).
- •Lakewood Montessori Middle does better on math proficiency (56% vs 21%).
- •Lakewood Montessori Middle does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 40%).
- •Havelock Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.2% vs 99%).
- •Havelock Middle does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.5).
- •Havelock Middle is the larger school with 313 students compared with 309.
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 Havelock Middle better than Lakewood Montessori Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lakewood Montessori Middle ranks higher (54.5 vs 27.2 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 Havelock Middle and Lakewood Montessori Middle?
About 221 km in a straight line, between Havelock and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Havelock Middle: 313. Lakewood Montessori Middle: 309. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Havelock Middle and Lakewood Montessori Middle rank in North Carolina?
Havelock Middle is 293rd of 469 and Lakewood Montessori Middle is 94th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).