J W Parker Middle vs Phillips Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J W Parker Middle
Rocky Mount · Public middle · Grades 6–8
336 students
Phillips Middle
Battleboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
118 students
| Measure | J W Parker Middle Rocky Mount, North Carolina | Phillips Middle Battleboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #453 of 469 | #447 of 469 |
| National rank | #15090 of 15,369 | #14976 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 336 | 118 |
| Enrollment | 336 | 118 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 97.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 12% |
| Math proficiency | – | 2.5% |
| city | Rocky Mount | Battleboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Phillips Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.4 vs 10.1).
- •Phillips Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.5% vs 99.1%).
- •Phillips Middle does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 19.8).
- •J W Parker Middle is the larger school with 336 students compared with 118.
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 W Parker Middle better than Phillips Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Phillips Middle ranks higher (11.4 vs 10.1 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 W Parker Middle and Phillips Middle?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Rocky Mount and Battleboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J W Parker Middle: 336. Phillips Middle: 118. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J W Parker Middle and Phillips Middle rank in North Carolina?
J W Parker Middle is 453rd of 469 and Phillips Middle is 447th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).