New Bridge Middle vs Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Bridge Middle
Jacksonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
482 students
Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology
Jacksonville · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
104 students
| Measure | New Bridge Middle Jacksonville, North Carolina | Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology Jacksonville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #78 of 469 | #1383 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #5803 of 15,369 | #48707 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 482 | 104 |
| Enrollment | 482 | 104 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39% | 95.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 2.5% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Bridge Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.5 vs 12.5).
- •New Bridge Middle does better on math proficiency (42% vs 2.5%).
- •New Bridge Middle does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 27%).
- •New Bridge Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39% vs 95.2%).
- •New Bridge Middle does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 20.8).
- •New Bridge Middle is the larger school with 482 students compared with 104.
- •New Bridge Middle is a public school while Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology 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 New Bridge Middle better than Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology?
On the Success Index (US), New Bridge Middle ranks higher (58.5 vs 12.5 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 New Bridge Middle and Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Bridge Middle: 482. Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology: 104. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Bridge Middle and Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology rank in North Carolina?
New Bridge Middle is 78th of 469 and Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology is 1383rd of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).