Kiser Elementary vs W C Friday Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 8.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kiser Elementary
Stanley · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
328 students
W C Friday Middle School
Dallas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
618 students
| Measure | Kiser Elementary Stanley, North Carolina | W C Friday Middle School Dallas, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1022 of 1,457 | #256 of 469 |
| National rank | #42888 of 50,301 | #11782 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 328 | 618 |
| Enrollment | 328 | 618 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 44% |
| city | Stanley | Dallas |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •W C Friday Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.8 vs 23.1).
- •W C Friday Middle School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 36%).
- •W C Friday Middle School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- •Kiser Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 99.5%).
- •Kiser Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 18.2).
- •W C Friday Middle School is the larger school with 618 students compared with 328.
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 Kiser Elementary better than W C Friday Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), W C Friday Middle School ranks higher (30.8 vs 23.1 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 Kiser Elementary and W C Friday Middle School?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Stanley and Dallas in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kiser Elementary: 328. W C Friday Middle School: 618. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kiser Elementary and W C Friday Middle School rank in North Carolina?
Kiser Elementary is 1022nd of 1,457 and W C Friday Middle School is 256th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).