Heritage Middle vs Northeastern Randolph Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 175 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage Middle
Valdese · Public middle · Grades 6–8
475 students
Northeastern Randolph Middle School
Liberty · Public middle · Grades 6–8
476 students
| Measure | Heritage Middle Valdese, North Carolina | Northeastern Randolph Middle School Liberty, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #137 of 469 | #290 of 469 |
| National rank | #8807 of 15,369 | #12419 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 475 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 475 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 38% |
| city | Valdese | Liberty |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.6 vs 27.4).
- •Heritage Middle does better on math proficiency (53% vs 38%).
- •Heritage Middle does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 41%).
- •Heritage Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.4%).
- •Heritage Middle does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 19.0).
- •Northeastern Randolph Middle School is the larger school with 476 students compared with 475.
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 Heritage Middle better than Northeastern Randolph Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage Middle ranks higher (44.6 vs 27.4 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 Heritage Middle and Northeastern Randolph Middle School?
About 175 km in a straight line, between Valdese and Liberty in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Middle: 475. Northeastern Randolph Middle School: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Middle and Northeastern Randolph Middle School rank in North Carolina?
Heritage Middle is 137th of 469 and Northeastern Randolph Middle School is 290th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).