Long Branch Elementary vs Orrum Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Long Branch Elementary
Lumberton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
428 students
Orrum Middle
Orrum · Public middle · Grades 5–8
294 students
| Measure | Long Branch Elementary Lumberton, North Carolina | Orrum Middle Orrum, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1030 of 1,457 | #445 of 469 |
| National rank | #42958 of 50,301 | #14960 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 428 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 428 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.6% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 12% |
| city | Lumberton | Orrum |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Long Branch Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.0 vs 11.5).
- •Long Branch Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 12%).
- •Long Branch Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 20%).
- •Long Branch Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.6% vs 99%).
- •Orrum Middle does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 18.6).
- •Long Branch Elementary is the larger school with 428 students compared with 294.
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 Long Branch Elementary better than Orrum Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Long Branch Elementary ranks higher (23.0 vs 11.5 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 Long Branch Elementary and Orrum Middle?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Lumberton and Orrum in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Long Branch Elementary: 428. Orrum Middle: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Long Branch Elementary and Orrum Middle rank in North Carolina?
Long Branch Elementary is 1030th of 1,457 and Orrum Middle is 445th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).