Mount Olive Middle vs Southern Wayne High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Olive Middle
Mount Olive · Public middle · Grades 5–8
329 students
Southern Wayne High
Dudley · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,007 students
| Measure | Mount Olive Middle Mount Olive, North Carolina | Southern Wayne High Dudley, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #421 of 469 | #488 of 528 |
| National rank | #14453 of 15,369 | #15805 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 329 | 1,007 |
| Enrollment | 329 | 1,007 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 97.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| city | Mount Olive | Dudley |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (15.9 vs 16.8).
- •Mount Olive Middle does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Southern Wayne High does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 30%).
- •Southern Wayne High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.9% vs 99.1%).
- •Mount Olive Middle does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 24.6).
- •Southern Wayne High is the larger school with 1,007 students compared with 329.
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 Olive Middle better than Southern Wayne High?
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 Mount Olive Middle and Southern Wayne High?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Mount Olive and Dudley in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Olive Middle: 329. Southern Wayne High: 1,007. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Olive Middle and Southern Wayne High rank in North Carolina?
Mount Olive Middle is 421st of 469 and Southern Wayne High is 488th of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).