Jacobs Fork Middle vs Startown Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jacobs Fork Middle
Newton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
482 students
Startown Elementary
Newton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
540 students
| Measure | Jacobs Fork Middle Newton, North Carolina | Startown Elementary Newton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #96 of 469 | #530 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #6818 of 15,369 | #32439 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 482 | 540 |
| Enrollment | 482 | 540 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.9% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 52% |
| city | Newton | Newton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jacobs Fork Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.8 vs 39.3).
- •Startown Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 49%).
- •Jacobs Fork Middle does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •Jacobs Fork Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.9% vs 99.4%).
- •Startown Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.6).
- •Startown Elementary is the larger school with 540 students compared with 482.
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 Jacobs Fork Middle better than Startown Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jacobs Fork Middle ranks higher (53.8 vs 39.3 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 Jacobs Fork Middle and Startown Elementary?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Newton and Newton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jacobs Fork Middle: 482. Startown Elementary: 540. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jacobs Fork Middle and Startown Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Jacobs Fork Middle is 96th of 469 and Startown Elementary is 530th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).