Lake Myra Elementary vs Wendell Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Myra Elementary
Wendell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
722 students
Wendell Middle
Wendell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
762 students
| Measure | Lake Myra Elementary Wendell, North Carolina | Wendell Middle Wendell, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #590 of 1,457 | #355 of 469 |
| National rank | #33908 of 50,301 | #13519 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 722 | 762 |
| Enrollment | 722 | 762 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.4% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 18% |
| city | Wendell | Wendell |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Myra Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.1 vs 21.6).
- •Lake Myra Elementary does better on math proficiency (30% vs 18%).
- •Wendell Middle does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 34%).
- •Lake Myra Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.4% vs 99.6%).
- •Lake Myra Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.1).
- •Wendell Middle is the larger school with 762 students compared with 722.
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 Lake Myra Elementary better than Wendell Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Myra Elementary ranks higher (37.1 vs 21.6 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 Lake Myra Elementary and Wendell Middle?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Wendell and Wendell in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Myra Elementary: 722. Wendell Middle: 762. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Myra Elementary and Wendell Middle rank in North Carolina?
Lake Myra Elementary is 590th of 1,457 and Wendell Middle is 355th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).