J N Fries Magnet School vs Vance County Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 228 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J N Fries Magnet School
Concord · Public middle · Grades 6–8
755 students
Vance County Middle School
Henderson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
755 students
| Measure | J N Fries Magnet School Concord, North Carolina | Vance County Middle School Henderson, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #59 of 469 | #450 of 469 |
| National rank | #4438 of 15,369 | #15036 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 755 | 755 |
| Enrollment | 755 | 755 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.9% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 12% |
| city | Concord | Henderson |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J N Fries Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.7 vs 10.7).
- •J N Fries Magnet School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 12%).
- •J N Fries Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 22%).
- •J N Fries Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.9% vs 99.5%).
- •Vance County Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.6).
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 N Fries Magnet School better than Vance County Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), J N Fries Magnet School ranks higher (64.7 vs 10.7 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 J N Fries Magnet School and Vance County Middle School?
About 228 km in a straight line, between Concord and Henderson in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J N Fries Magnet School: 755. Vance County Middle School: 755. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J N Fries Magnet School and Vance County Middle School rank in North Carolina?
J N Fries Magnet School is 59th of 469 and Vance County Middle School is 450th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).