J Sam Gentry Middle vs Mount Airy High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.8 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
Mount Airy High
Mount Airy · Public high · Grades 9–12
620 students
| Measure | J Sam Gentry Middle Mount Airy, North Carolina | Mount Airy High Mount Airy, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #135 of 469 | #212 of 528 |
| National rank | #8739 of 15,369 | #9010 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 320 | 620 |
| Enrollment | 320 | 620 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 67% |
| city | Mount Airy | Mount Airy |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Airy High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.7 vs 44.9).
- •Mount Airy High does better on math proficiency (67% vs 45%).
- •Mount Airy High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 55%).
- •J Sam Gentry Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 99.5%).
- •J Sam Gentry Middle does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.8).
- •Mount Airy High is the larger school with 620 students compared with 320.
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 Mount Airy High?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Airy High ranks higher (47.7 vs 44.9 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 Mount Airy High?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Mount Airy and Mount Airy in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J Sam Gentry Middle: 320. Mount Airy High: 620. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J Sam Gentry Middle and Mount Airy High rank in North Carolina?
J Sam Gentry Middle is 135th of 469 and Mount Airy High is 212th of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).