Myrtle Grove Middle vs Phillips Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 226 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Myrtle Grove Middle
Wilmington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
600 students
Phillips Middle
Chapel Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
600 students
| Measure | Myrtle Grove Middle Wilmington, North Carolina | Phillips Middle Chapel Hill, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #132 of 469 | #8 of 469 |
| National rank | #8552 of 15,369 | #969 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 600 | 600 |
| Enrollment | 600 | 600 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 64% |
| city | Wilmington | Chapel Hill |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Phillips Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.4 vs 45.8).
- •Phillips Middle does better on math proficiency (64% vs 48%).
- •Phillips Middle does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 55%).
- •Phillips Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27% vs 99%).
- •Phillips Middle does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 15.0).
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 Myrtle Grove Middle better than Phillips Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Phillips Middle ranks higher (83.4 vs 45.8 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 Myrtle Grove Middle and Phillips Middle?
About 226 km in a straight line, between Wilmington and Chapel Hill in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Myrtle Grove Middle: 600. Phillips Middle: 600. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Myrtle Grove Middle and Phillips Middle rank in North Carolina?
Myrtle Grove Middle is 132nd of 469 and Phillips Middle is 8th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).