J. M. Alexander Middle vs Long Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J. M. Alexander Middle
Huntersville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
799 students
Long Creek Elementary
Huntersville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
527 students
| Measure | J. M. Alexander Middle Huntersville, North Carolina | Long Creek Elementary Huntersville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #343 of 469 | #904 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #13374 of 15,369 | #40781 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 799 | 527 |
| Enrollment | 799 | 527 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 32% |
| city | Huntersville | Huntersville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Long Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.4 vs 22.2).
- •Long Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •J. M. Alexander Middle does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- •Long Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 99.6%).
- •Long Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 19.0).
- •J. M. Alexander Middle is the larger school with 799 students compared with 527.
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 J. M. Alexander Middle better than Long Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Long Creek Elementary ranks higher (26.4 vs 22.2 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 J. M. Alexander Middle and Long Creek Elementary?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Huntersville and Huntersville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J. M. Alexander Middle: 799. Long Creek Elementary: 527. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J. M. Alexander Middle and Long Creek Elementary rank in North Carolina?
J. M. Alexander Middle is 343rd of 469 and Long Creek Elementary is 904th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).