Midway High vs South Lenoir High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 70 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Midway High
Newton Grove · Public high · Grades 9–12
726 students
South Lenoir High
Deep Run · Public high · Grades 9–12
721 students
| Measure | Midway High Newton Grove, North Carolina | South Lenoir High Deep Run, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #250 of 528 | #381 of 528 |
| National rank | #10207 of 16,910 | #13447 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 726 | 721 |
| Enrollment | 726 | 721 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 37% |
| city | Newton Grove | Deep Run |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Midway High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.0 vs 29.5).
- •Midway High does better on math proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •Midway High does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 37%).
- •Midway High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.6%).
- •South Lenoir High does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 20.7).
- •Midway High is the larger school with 726 students compared with 721.
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 Midway High better than South Lenoir High?
On the Success Index (US), Midway High ranks higher (43.0 vs 29.5 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 Midway High and South Lenoir High?
About 70 km in a straight line, between Newton Grove and Deep Run in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Midway High: 726. South Lenoir High: 721. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Midway High and South Lenoir High rank in North Carolina?
Midway High is 250th of 528 and South Lenoir High is 381st of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).