Hunters Creek Middle vs Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.2 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
Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology
Jacksonville · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
104 students
| Measure | Hunters Creek Middle Jacksonville, North Carolina | Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology Jacksonville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #249 of 469 | #1383 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #11571 of 15,369 | #48707 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 856 | 104 |
| Enrollment | 856 | 104 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.2% | 95.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 2.5% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hunters Creek Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.7 vs 12.5).
- •Hunters Creek Middle does better on math proficiency (24% vs 2.5%).
- •Hunters Creek Middle does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 27%).
- •Hunters Creek Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.2% vs 95.2%).
- •Hunters Creek Middle does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 20.8).
- •Hunters Creek Middle is the larger school with 856 students compared with 104.
- •Hunters Creek Middle is a public school while Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology?
On the Success Index (US), Hunters Creek Middle ranks higher (31.7 vs 12.5 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 Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hunters Creek Middle: 856. Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology: 104. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hunters Creek Middle and Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology rank in North Carolina?
Hunters Creek Middle is 249th of 469 and Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology is 1383rd of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).