McGee's Crossroads Middle vs Overhills Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 46 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McGee's Crossroads Middle
Benson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
757 students
Overhills Middle
Spring Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
758 students
| Measure | McGee's Crossroads Middle Benson, North Carolina | Overhills Middle Spring Lake, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #267 of 469 | #201 of 469 |
| National rank | #12146 of 15,369 | #10690 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 757 | 758 |
| Enrollment | 757 | 758 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 63.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 32% |
| city | Benson | Spring Lake |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Overhills Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.8 vs 28.8).
- •McGee's Crossroads Middle does better on math proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •McGee's Crossroads Middle does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 41%).
- •Overhills Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.1% vs 98.9%).
- •Overhills Middle does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 18.0).
- •Overhills Middle is the larger school with 758 students compared with 757.
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 McGee's Crossroads Middle better than Overhills Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Overhills Middle ranks higher (35.8 vs 28.8 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 McGee's Crossroads Middle and Overhills Middle?
About 46 km in a straight line, between Benson and Spring Lake in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McGee's Crossroads Middle: 757. Overhills Middle: 758. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McGee's Crossroads Middle and Overhills Middle rank in North Carolina?
McGee's Crossroads Middle is 267th of 469 and Overhills Middle is 201st of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).