Marvin Elementary vs Marvin Ridge Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marvin Elementary
Marvin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
666 students
Marvin Ridge Middle
Waxhaw · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,277 students
| Measure | Marvin Elementary Marvin, North Carolina | Marvin Ridge Middle Waxhaw, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #4 of 1,457 | #7 of 469 |
| National rank | #989 of 50,301 | #757 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 666 | 1,277 |
| Enrollment | 666 | 1,277 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.4% | 4.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 87% |
| city | Marvin | Waxhaw |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marvin Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.1 vs 85.0).
- •Marvin Ridge Middle does better on math proficiency (87% vs 85%).
- •Marvin Ridge Middle does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 79%).
- •Marvin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.4% vs 4.5%).
- •Marvin Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 20.3).
- •Marvin Ridge Middle is the larger school with 1,277 students compared with 666.
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 Marvin Elementary better than Marvin Ridge Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Marvin Elementary ranks higher (89.1 vs 85.0 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 Marvin Elementary and Marvin Ridge Middle?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Marvin and Waxhaw in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marvin Elementary: 666. Marvin Ridge Middle: 1,277. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marvin Elementary and Marvin Ridge Middle rank in North Carolina?
Marvin Elementary is 4th of 1,457 and Marvin Ridge Middle is 7th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).