Mount Airy High vs Mount Airy Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Airy High
Mount Airy · Public high · Grades 9–12
620 students
Mount Airy Middle
Mount Airy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
395 students
| Measure | Mount Airy High Mount Airy, North Carolina | Mount Airy Middle Mount Airy, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #212 of 528 | #110 of 469 |
| National rank | #9010 of 16,910 | #7704 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 620 | 395 |
| Enrollment | 620 | 395 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 49% |
| city | Mount Airy | Mount Airy |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Airy Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 47.7).
- •Mount Airy High does better on math proficiency (67% vs 49%).
- •Mount Airy High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 55%).
- •Mount Airy Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.5%).
- •Mount Airy Middle does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.8).
- •Mount Airy High is the larger school with 620 students compared with 395.
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 Mount Airy High better than Mount Airy Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Airy Middle ranks higher (49.7 vs 47.7 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 Mount Airy High and Mount Airy Middle?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Mount Airy and Mount Airy in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Airy High: 620. Mount Airy Middle: 395. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Airy High and Mount Airy Middle rank in North Carolina?
Mount Airy High is 212th of 528 and Mount Airy Middle is 110th of 469 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).