John W Dillard Academy vs Western Rockingham Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 375 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John W Dillard Academy
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
256 students
Western Rockingham Middle
Madison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
521 students
| Measure | John W Dillard Academy Madison, North Carolina | Western Rockingham Middle Madison, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #720 of 1,457 | #217 of 469 |
| National rank | #37218 of 50,301 | #10910 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 256 | 521 |
| Enrollment | 256 | 521 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 40% |
| city | Madison | Madison |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Western Rockingham Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.8 vs 32.0).
- •John W Dillard Academy does better on math proficiency (44% vs 40%).
- •Western Rockingham Middle does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Western Rockingham Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.7% vs 98.8%).
- •Western Rockingham Middle does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.0).
- •Western Rockingham Middle is the larger school with 521 students compared with 256.
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 John W Dillard Academy better than Western Rockingham Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Western Rockingham Middle ranks higher (34.8 vs 32.0 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 John W Dillard Academy and Western Rockingham Middle?
About 375 m in a straight line, between Madison and Madison in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John W Dillard Academy: 256. Western Rockingham Middle: 521. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John W Dillard Academy and Western Rockingham Middle rank in North Carolina?
John W Dillard Academy is 720th of 1,457 and Western Rockingham Middle is 217th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).