Highland Middle vs Johnsonville Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Middle
Sanford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
762 students
Johnsonville Elementary
Cameron · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
489 students
| Measure | Highland Middle Sanford, North Carolina | Johnsonville Elementary Cameron, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #209 of 469 | #959 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #10782 of 15,369 | #41768 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 762 | 489 |
| Enrollment | 762 | 489 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.9% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 39% |
| city | Sanford | Cameron |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.4 vs 24.9).
- •Johnsonville Elementary does better on math proficiency (39% vs 33%).
- •Highland Middle does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 33%).
- •Highland Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.9% vs 99.2%).
- •Highland Middle does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 15.8).
- •Highland Middle is the larger school with 762 students compared with 489.
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 Highland Middle better than Johnsonville Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Middle ranks higher (35.4 vs 24.9 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 Highland Middle and Johnsonville Elementary?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Sanford and Cameron in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Middle: 762. Johnsonville Elementary: 489. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Middle and Johnsonville Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Highland Middle is 209th of 469 and Johnsonville Elementary is 959th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).