J. M. Alexander Middle vs Merancas Middle College-CPCC
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.9 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
Merancas Middle College-CPCC
Huntersville · Public high · Grades 11–13
176 students
| Measure | J. M. Alexander Middle Huntersville, North Carolina | Merancas Middle College-CPCC Huntersville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #343 of 469 | #50 of 528 |
| National rank | #13374 of 15,369 | #2766 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 11–13 |
| Students | 799 | 176 |
| Enrollment | 799 | 176 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 32.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 35.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | – |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 84.5% |
| city | Huntersville | Huntersville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merancas Middle College-CPCC scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.2 vs 22.2).
- •Merancas Middle College-CPCC does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 30%).
- •Merancas Middle College-CPCC does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.4% vs 99.6%).
- •J. M. Alexander Middle does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 35.2).
- •J. M. Alexander Middle is the larger school with 799 students compared with 176.
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 Merancas Middle College-CPCC?
On the Success Index (US), Merancas Middle College-CPCC ranks higher (72.2 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 Merancas Middle College-CPCC?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Huntersville and Huntersville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J. M. Alexander Middle: 799. Merancas Middle College-CPCC: 176. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J. M. Alexander Middle and Merancas Middle College-CPCC rank in North Carolina?
J. M. Alexander Middle is 343rd of 469 and Merancas Middle College-CPCC is 50th of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).