Iron Station Elementary vs North Lincoln Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Iron Station Elementary
Iron Station · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
367 students
North Lincoln Middle
Denver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
774 students
| Measure | Iron Station Elementary Iron Station, North Carolina | North Lincoln Middle Denver, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #610 of 1,457 | #32 of 469 |
| National rank | #34515 of 50,301 | #3026 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 367 | 774 |
| Enrollment | 367 | 774 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.6% | 28.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 59% |
| city | Iron Station | Denver |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Lincoln Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 36.2).
- •North Lincoln Middle does better on math proficiency (59% vs 39%).
- •North Lincoln Middle does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 44%).
- •North Lincoln Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.9% vs 98.6%).
- •Iron Station Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 17.2).
- •North Lincoln Middle is the larger school with 774 students compared with 367.
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 Iron Station Elementary better than North Lincoln Middle?
On the Success Index (US), North Lincoln Middle ranks higher (71.5 vs 36.2 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 Iron Station Elementary and North Lincoln Middle?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Iron Station and Denver in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Iron Station Elementary: 367. North Lincoln Middle: 774. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Iron Station Elementary and North Lincoln Middle rank in North Carolina?
Iron Station Elementary is 610th of 1,457 and North Lincoln Middle is 32nd of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).