Monroe Middle vs Union Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monroe Middle
Monroe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
802 students
Union Academy
Monroe · Charter other · Grades K–12
2,186 students
| Measure | Monroe Middle Monroe, North Carolina | Union Academy Monroe, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #375 of 469 | – |
| National rank | #13818 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 802 | 2,186 |
| Enrollment | 802 | 2,186 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 62% |
| city | Monroe | Monroe |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union Academy does better on math proficiency (62% vs 34%).
- •Union Academy does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 29%).
- •Union Academy does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.8).
- •Union Academy is the larger school with 2,186 students compared with 802.
- •Monroe Middle is a public school while Union Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Monroe Middle better than Union Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Monroe Middle and Union Academy?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Monroe and Monroe in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Monroe Middle: 802. Union Academy: 2,186. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Monroe Middle and Union Academy rank in North Carolina?
Monroe Middle is 375th of 469 and Union Academy is unranked among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).