Jackson Middle vs Owen Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 235 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jackson Middle
Greensboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
458 students
Owen Middle
Swannanoa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
457 students
| Measure | Jackson Middle Greensboro, North Carolina | Owen Middle Swannanoa, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #440 of 469 | #190 of 469 |
| National rank | #14793 of 15,369 | #10327 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 458 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 96.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 37% |
| city | Greensboro | Swannanoa |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Owen Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.7 vs 13.2).
- •Owen Middle does better on math proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Owen Middle does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 26%).
- •Owen Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.7% vs 99.3%).
- •Owen Middle does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.4).
- •Jackson Middle is the larger school with 458 students compared with 457.
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 Jackson Middle better than Owen Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Owen Middle ranks higher (37.7 vs 13.2 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 Jackson Middle and Owen Middle?
About 235 km in a straight line, between Greensboro and Swannanoa in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jackson Middle: 458. Owen Middle: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jackson Middle and Owen Middle rank in North Carolina?
Jackson Middle is 440th of 469 and Owen Middle is 190th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).