J Sam Gentry Middle vs Meadowview Magnet Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J Sam Gentry Middle
Mount Airy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
320 students
Meadowview Magnet Middle
Mount Airy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
318 students
| Measure | J Sam Gentry Middle Mount Airy, North Carolina | Meadowview Magnet Middle Mount Airy, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #135 of 469 | #194 of 469 |
| National rank | #8739 of 15,369 | #10406 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 320 | 318 |
| Enrollment | 320 | 318 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 34% |
| city | Mount Airy | Mount Airy |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J Sam Gentry Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.9 vs 37.3).
- •J Sam Gentry Middle does better on math proficiency (45% vs 34%).
- •J Sam Gentry Middle does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 49%).
- •Meadowview Magnet Middle does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.5).
- •J Sam Gentry Middle is the larger school with 320 students compared with 318.
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 Sam Gentry Middle better than Meadowview Magnet Middle?
On the Success Index (US), J Sam Gentry Middle ranks higher (44.9 vs 37.3 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 Sam Gentry Middle and Meadowview Magnet Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Mount Airy and Mount Airy in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J Sam Gentry Middle: 320. Meadowview Magnet Middle: 318. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J Sam Gentry Middle and Meadowview Magnet Middle rank in North Carolina?
J Sam Gentry Middle is 135th of 469 and Meadowview Magnet Middle is 194th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).