Hunters Creek Middle vs Morton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hunters Creek Middle
Jacksonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
856 students
Morton Elementary
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
715 students
| Measure | Hunters Creek Middle Jacksonville, North Carolina | Morton Elementary Jacksonville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #249 of 469 | #620 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #11571 of 15,369 | #34834 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 856 | 715 |
| Enrollment | 856 | 715 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.2% | 59.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 34% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Morton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.7 vs 31.7).
- •Morton Elementary does better on math proficiency (34% vs 24%).
- •Hunters Creek Middle does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 38%).
- •Hunters Creek Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.2% vs 59.9%).
- •Morton Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.8).
- •Hunters Creek Middle is the larger school with 856 students compared with 715.
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 Hunters Creek Middle better than Morton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Morton Elementary ranks higher (35.7 vs 31.7 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 Hunters Creek Middle and Morton Elementary?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hunters Creek Middle: 856. Morton Elementary: 715. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hunters Creek Middle and Morton Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Hunters Creek Middle is 249th of 469 and Morton Elementary is 620th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).